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Cabbage and Kielbasa Skillet Recipe

Caramelized cabbage and kielbasa brings a ton of flavor to the dinner table in just one dish!
Course Keto Main Dish
Cuisine Polish
Keyword Cabbage and Kielbasa, skillet recipe
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 307kcal
Author Shelby Law Ruttan

Ingredients

  • 16 ounces smoked beef kielbasa sliced
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1 medium onion chopped
  • 1 medium green cabbage sliced thin core removed
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • Salt and pepper optional

Instructions

  • [mv_schema_meta name="cook kielbasa"]Heat the oil in a large skillet on medium-high heat. Add the kielbasa and cook for 10 minutes, or until browned, stirring occasionally. [mv_img id="24691"]
    kielbasa in skillet
  • [mv_schema_meta name="cook cabbage"]Reduce the heat and remove the kielbasa from the pan. Set aside. Add the butter and onion to the pan. Cook for 3 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add the cabbage to the pan and cook uncovered for 10 minutes, or until the cabbage is cooked, stirring fairly often. [mv_img id="24692"]
  • [mv_schema_meta name="combine cabbage and kielbasa"]Stir in the paprika, salt, and pepper. Return the sausage to the skillet and cook for 2 minutes, or until the sausage is heated through. Season with salt and pepper (if using). [mv_img id="24693"]

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Notes

Recipe Tips

  • Cut the cabbage and onions and slice the kielbasa ahead of time to save time during meal prep.
  • Stir in 1 tablespoon of red wine to deglaze the skillet after removing the kielbasa from the skillet.
  • Cover the cabbage to allow it to steam cook faster, stirring intermittently.

Make this recipe your way

  • Swap some of the red cabbage out for the green cabbage
  • Stir in some cooked egg noodles to the cooked kielbasa and cabbage in skillet
  • Sprinkle 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes in with the smoked paprika.
  • Swap sliced hot dogs for the kielbasa.
  • Stir in 2 teaspoons of caraway seeds with the cabbage.
  • Stir in 1 large diced baked potato with the kielbasa. Remove with the kielbasa when ready to cook the cabbage.
  • Add 1 (15 oz) can stew tomatoes to the cabbage mixture.

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 307kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 27g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 16g | Cholesterol: 60mg | Sodium: 870mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g