Kielbasa and Cabbage Recipe

A spoonful of kielbasa and cabbage held in the air above a skillet.

Kielbasa and Cabbage Recipe

Kielbasa and Cabbage is a simple yet tasty and satisfying recipe you’ll want to make for dinner. It’s full of bold flavor, color, and spice, making each bite better than the last.

Prep Time5

Cook Time25

Total Time30

Servings:

Calories: 320kcal

Author: Karin and Ken

Ingredients

2 tablespoons olive oil
16 oz smoked sausage sliced into ¼ inch pieces
1 small yellow onion chopped
½ green bell pepper diced
½ red bell pepper diced
3 cloves garlic minced
2 pounds green cabbage cut into bite-sized pieces (about 1 medium cabbage, cored)
1 ½ teaspoons Cajun seasoning
¼ teaspoon coarse ground pepper
¼ teaspoon smoked paprika
½ tablespoon lemon juice
Salt optional if needed

Instructions

In a large tall-sided skillet over medium heat, heat the oil and brown the sausage slices until browned on both sides, about 4-5 minutes. Remove to a clean bowl.
Add the onion, and bell peppers and sauté until softened, about 5 minutes. Add the garlic and sauté an additional minute.
Stir cabbage, Cajun seasoning, pepper, and smoked paprika into the pan and sauté, stirring every few minutes until the cabbage is tender, about 7-9 minutes.
Squeeze the lemon juice over the top and toss with the sausage. Add salt, if needed, to taste.
Serve warm.

Notes

Resist the urge to stir the cabbage constantly. Stir occasionally to give it time to brown and caramelize, which adds deeper flavor and better color.
This dish can be made up to 24 hours in advance. The flavors continue to develop as it sits, making leftovers just as delicious the next day.
For the best color and flavor, brown the kielbasa in batches if needed. Overcrowding the pan can cause the sausage to steam instead of caramelize.

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