Description
Cabbage, Potatoes, and Smoked Sausage is a rustic, one-pan comfort meal packed with hearty vegetables and savory smoked sausage. This easy skillet dish is full of flavor, simple to make, and perfect for a weeknight dinner or meal prep.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 14 oz smoked sausage, sliced into rounds
- 1 medium onion, sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 small head green cabbage, chopped
- 3 medium potatoes, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
- 1/2 cup chicken broth or water
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley (optional)
Instructions
- Brown the Sausage: Heat olive oil in a large skillet or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add smoked sausage slices and cook until browned on both sides, about 5–6 minutes. Remove sausage and set aside.
- Sauté Onions and Garlic: In the same pan, add sliced onions and cook for 2 minutes until they start to soften. Add minced garlic and stir until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
- Cook Potatoes: Add the cubed potatoes to the pan and cook for 5–7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they start to brown and soften.
- Add Cabbage and Seasonings: Stir in chopped cabbage, chicken broth (or water), smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper. Mix everything well.
- Simmer Covered: Cover the pan and cook for 10–12 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the potatoes and cabbage are tender.
- Combine and Finish Cooking: Return the browned smoked sausage to the pan and stir everything together. Cook uncovered for an additional 5 minutes to allow flavors to blend and any excess liquid to evaporate.
- Garnish and Serve: Sprinkle with chopped fresh parsley if desired before serving hot.
Notes
- Use red or Yukon gold potatoes for the best texture.
- Add a splash of apple cider vinegar or Dijon mustard at the end for a tangy twist.
- Leftovers keep well and taste even better the next day.
