Kielbasa and Cabbage

Kielbasa and Cabbage is an easy one-pot meal. It's made with hearty ingredients and a perfect busy weeknight meal. The flavors make delicious comfort food! It's sure to please the entire family, plus it only takes about 30 minutes from start to finish!

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• Why you'll love this recipe   
• Ingredients
• Instructions 
• Equipment
• FAQ's
• Deb's tips
• Variations
• Storage
• Related recipes
• Serve with
• Kielbasa and Cabbage Recipe

Why you'll love this recipe   

✔️ Super easy to make. All you need is a few ingredients to make this skillet dinner. It's an easy weeknight meal!

✔️ This dish is low on net carbs per serving! So it's great if you're on a low-carb or calorie diet.

✔️ Tons of flavor so the whole family will love this one-pot dish. 

Ingredients

Please refer to the printable recipe card at the bottom of this post for the exact measurements. 

• olive oil
• kielbasa sausage
• onion
• cabbage
• Montreal steak seasoning
• garlic minced
• beef stock
• crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
• salt and pepper

Instructions 

This is an overview of the instructions. For complete directions, scroll down to the bottom.

1. Slice the sausage into medallions. Sliced onions, chop cabbage, and mince the garlic.
2. Add olive oil to a large, heavy bottom skillet over medium-high heat.
3. Saute the kielbasa and brown on both sides. About 2-3 minutes each side. Remove with a slotted spoon to a plate and set aside.
4. Pour out excess grease, leaving about 2 tablespoons in the pan.
5. Add the onions and cabbage to the pan—season with the steak seasoning. Saute, stirring occasionally, for about 10 minutes. Add the garlic for the last couple of minutes. The cabbage will begin to soften and brown.
6. Add the beef stock and a pinch of red pepper flakes. Continue to cook, stirring occasionally for another 7-10 minutes, or until the cabbage is tender and most liquid evaporates.
7. Stir in the sausage and serve.

Equipment

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• large skillet or dutch oven

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FAQ's

Deb's tips

• I recommend using a heavy-bottomed skillet like a cast iron skillet to get the best crust in this recipe. 
• When you are picking out a head of green cabbage look for one that is firm and heavy for its size, with bright green leaves.
• To make this Kielbasa and Cabbage Skillet even heartier try adding some of your favorite vegetables such as bell peppers or potatoes. However, you will need to cook them slightly before adding them to this meal. 

Variations

• You can use any kielbasa for this simple recipe. I like to use polish sausage but you can use beef kielbasa or turkey kielbasa instead. Just pick your family's favorite. 
• If you don't have beef stock on hand, you can use chicken broth or chicken stock instead. 
• If you like your food a bit spicier, feel free to add more red pepper flakes or hot sauce.
• Add a little more flavor to this recipe by adding a dash of red wine vinegar, apple cider vinegar, or Dijon mustard for a little tang. 
• A teaspoon of caraway seeds would add a great flavor as well!
• If you aren't watching your carbs turn this into a full meal by stirring a couple of cups of cooked and drained egg noodles into the finished dish. Or tender potatoes, they go so well with this dish!

Storage

Refrigerate - To keep the leftovers fresh, store them in an airtight container up to four days. The flavors will continue to develop the next day making it a great choice for meal prepping! 

Freezer - You can freeze the leftovers in a freezer-safe container for up to three months.  

Reheat -  When you're ready to eat, place the kielbasa cabbage skillet in a non-stick skillet on medium heat with a little butter and reheat until warm. You can also microwave for about 2 minutes or until warmed through. 

Related recipes

• Hairy Biker Casserole is the perfect weeknight meal when you are looking for a hearty meal that comes together quickly and only requires one pot! 
• This Slow Cooker Cabbage Roll Recipe simmers in a creamy tomato sauce all day!
• If you are a fan of sausage, then you have to try this Sausage and Peppers Pasta recipe. It's super cheesy, comforting and bursting with flavor. Trust me; you don't want to miss this!
• Sausage and Peppers in the Oven is a great hearty meal when you want something simple yet healthy to make for your family. 

Serve with

• I love to serve this delicious meal with a simple dish like these Smashed Fingerling Potatoes. They are crispy, flavorful, and super easy to make in the oven. 
• Do you want to add some more vegetables to this easy dinner recipe? If so, whip up this Greek Salad it's a fresh side dish that pairs so well with the flavors of this skillet dinner. 
• These Steamed Brussel Sprouts are another simple and healthy side dish to make on busy weeknights when you need a quick side to pair with this delicious recipe.

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