Description
A hearty and flavorful one-skillet meal featuring smoky kielbasa sausage sautéed with tender cabbage, onions, and garlic, finished with a splash of red wine vinegar for a bright, tangy touch. Perfect for a quick, satisfying dinner that combines savory sausage with healthy vegetables.
Ingredients
Scale
Sausage
- 1 lb kielbasa smoked sausage
- 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
Vegetables
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 medium head cabbage, cored and chopped into 1-inch pieces (about 2 lbs)
Seasonings
- 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon red wine vinegar
Instructions
- Prepare and Brown the Sausage: Halve the kielbasa lengthwise and then slice into 1/2-inch pieces. Heat a large deep skillet or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add 1/2 tablespoon olive oil and the sausage pieces. Toss to coat and cook until browned on each side, about 3 minutes per side. Transfer the browned kielbasa to a plate.
- Sauté Onions and Cook Cabbage: Reduce the heat to medium-low and add the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil to the same pan. Add the chopped onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened. Add minced garlic, chopped cabbage, kosher salt, and black pepper. Toss all together well, cover the pan, and cook stirring every 4-5 minutes until the cabbage is wilted and tender, about 12 minutes.
- Combine and Finish Cooking: Stir in the red wine vinegar, then return the browned kielbasa to the pan. Stir everything together and cover again. Cook for about 3 more minutes, until the cabbage is fully tender and the sausage is heated through. Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt if needed. Serve hot and enjoy!
Notes
- Cabbage and sausage are a perfect match, making this an easy and delicious one-skillet meal.
- Use a large deep skillet or Dutch oven to allow even cooking and ease of stirring.
- You can experiment with other smoked sausages if kielbasa is unavailable.
- Leftovers reheat well, making this a great meal for next-day lunches.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 484 kcal
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 1035 mg
- Fat: 38 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 26 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 17 g
- Fiber: 6 g
- Protein: 19 g
- Cholesterol: 79 mg
