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Skillet Sausage 'n' Cabbage
For a satisfying winter dinner, whip up this simple but flavorsome sausage and cabbage skillet.
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- SERVES
- 4
- COOK TIME
- 25 Min
What could be better on a cold winter night than a skillet supper bursting with the hearty flavors of smoked sausage and cabbage? Nothing! And few can beat the ease of our Skillet Sausage 'n' Cabbage.
This cabbage recipe is the perfect fill-you-up one-pot meal option for chilly autumn and winter evenings. Even the pickiest members of your family won't be able to resist this classic.
The hearty combination of cabbage and sausage will keep you warm and satisfied, which is one of the reasons people love cabbage and sausage dinner recipes in the winter. Oh, it's so comforting!
What You'll Need
- 1 (14-ounce) package kielbasa sausage, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 onion, thinly sliced
- 1 green bell pepper, cut into thin strips
- 6 cups coarsely chopped cabbage
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 teaspoon caraway seeds
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Sausage 'n' Cabbage Skillet Directions:
- In a large skillet that has been coated with cooking spray, saute kielbasa over medium heat 3 to 5 minutes or until browned. Remove to a plate.
- In the same skillet, heat oil until hot; saute onion and bell pepper 5 minutes.
- Add cabbage and cook 8 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add sausage, broth, and remaining ingredients.
- Reduce heat to medium-low and cook 5 minutes or until cabbage is tender. Serve immediately.
Notes
For another tasty idea with cabbage and sausage, check out our recipe for Fiesta Cabbage. Plus, get even more recipes in our collection of 35 Easy Cabbage Recipes!
If you enjoyed our Skillet Sausage 'n' Cabbage recipe, be sure to check out our free eCookbook, Super Simple One-Pot Recipes.
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Nutritional InformationShow More
Servings Per Recipe: 4
- Amount Per Serving % Daily Value *
- Calories 242
- Calories from Fat 113
- Total Fat 13g 19 %
- Saturated Fat 3.2g 16 %
- Trans Fat 0.0g 0 %
- Protein 18g 37 %
- Amount Per Serving % Daily Value *
- Cholesterol 53mg 18 %
- Sodium 1,309mg 55 %
- Total Carbohydrates 17g 6 %
- Dietary Fiber 6.2g 25 %
- Sugars 8.0g 0 %
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revlgh 5238627
Mar 12, 2022
This recipe was fantastic! Don't change a thing! All family enjoyed and have already requested I make it again.
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roo
Feb 08, 2021
One of my Favorite Mr. Food Recipes Sooo Easy! Last time I used a famous brand "1/2 the fat" Smoked Turkey Sausage, Skinless" . Made it even quicker when you don't have time.
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fredhomer 9960735
Oct 09, 2018
Love this recipe!! I add about 2 cups of wide egg noodles.Yummy
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caro593b 3737981
Feb 12, 2018
Wonderful. I cooked the Kielbasa to a brown then did the rest of the recipe. I need to do 2 kielbasa next time because hands kept stealing it.
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Dave
Dec 06, 2017
This was easy to make and I found it very tasty. Make sure to use all the cabbage because it is really reduced while cooking.
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Michelle
Oct 12, 2017
It needs something and I'm not thrilled with the peppers, but it's good.
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scottgoodman 2376481
Dec 22, 2017
Try pork and beans as a side dish. You will be glad you did.
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Tammy
Nov 25, 2016
This is already a low carb recipe, but using turkey kielbasa would make it even more healthy. I really cannot tell the difference in the turkey or regular kielbasa, but I can with ground turkey and do not like it. This is something our whole family would like and I am pretty sure I have everything on hand to make it. I am thinking this looks like tonight's dinner. After a full day of black Friday shopping, I really needed something good AND easy!
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Kamicat
Sep 10, 2016
Mr. Food In the email list of recipes today this one is #9. The description is written in what appears to be Latin !!! What's up with that?
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Test Kitchen Team
Sep 12, 2016
Hi there Kamicat! It looks like our newsletter had a mistake in it, thanks for catching that. Have a great day!
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toniretman 5006408
Jun 24, 2016
The caraway made me wish I had some rye or pumpernickel bread.
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BeckySue
Apr 22, 2016
The caraway seeds area must to give this dish it's wonderful flavor! If you'd like a milder cabbage or are trying to convince your family to eat cabbage, you could try napa cabbage.
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AnneFuller63
Jan 30, 2016
absolutely yummy, filling and tummy comfort food. I used the wine instead of broth and it is great. And the caraway seeds give the added benefit of reducing the gassiness that comes with cabbage and onions.
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Alexriri
Jan 28, 2016
I will definitely be making this as the recipe is listed. I know it will be delicious and so easy.
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rac7431 2877525
Nov 30, 2015
Great idea with using the slaw instead!
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doloreseleeson 3927811
Sep 28, 2015
I haven't made this yet but I will. I will be subbing Turkey Kielbasi because my family doesn't eat regular kielbasi. I have done many times a dish similar to this-all one -pan and I use Turkey Smoked sausage,Sauerkraut, onions sauted in butter and spicy mustard to taste . After you saut the onions then everything else goes into the pan to simmer for about 20-25 minutes.
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whosyournana 9622226
Jan 02, 2016
am going to try this, sounds super!
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roxanahodge1 3980044
Aug 15, 2015
I want to try this recipe, but my family isn't fond of Cabbage, can anyone recommend an alternative, and still have it taste good ? Thanks
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Test Kitchen Team
Aug 17, 2015
Hello :) The Test Kitchen recommends substituting wide egg noodles in place of cabbage. You should cook the noodles separately, prepare the skillet accordingly (without cabbage), and then add the cooked noodles into the skillet.
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Member 4107052
Sep 29, 2015
I make a dish using the kielbasi sausage with peppers onions cut up in large pieces. This is flavorful by itself but you can add a little soy sauce. This is served over rice if preferred.
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whosyournana 9622226
Jan 02, 2016
I make my fam a dish called "Hoffenpopper" its fried diced potatoes, add diced onions add diced bell pepper. I top it with a little shredded mild cheddar.
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Frankie G
Jul 17, 2015
My wife made this because she had some left-over cabbage. It is now in my top 10 favorite dishes. Add a little Cajun seasoning if you like a little kick. 5 Stars!
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bsbe10 9452479
Dec 26, 2014
great quick meal,add 1 chopped onion,1 can of sliced potatoes,I used prepared bagged coleslaw to save time.
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bapete 7268516
Oct 17, 2014
This is a delicious dish and quite healthy. Just made it yesterday. My method of making it differs a bit. In order to cut some of the fat content in the sausage I put the whole link in the skillet. With a fork puncture the casing several times. This allows fat to escape. Add water to about half way up on the sausage. Cover, cook on Medium 30-45 minutes. Defat the remaining liquid. I use 1 cup of the liquid in the skillet. (If too much remains, I boil it down a bit. If not quite a cup, I add some water.) Then added a rounded teaspoon of Chicken Base to the flavored sausage water. Then add all the veges and top with sausage, sliced as desired. Cover and cook until done. Such a flavorful and yummy dish. Love the caraway seed! Used almost 2 teaspoons of that.
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yoyo1198
Oct 15, 2014
I make this frequently. Often I add potatoes.
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ginapitts2000 8986784
Sep 30, 2014
I love this dish, but I was wondering if it could be done in a slow cooker?
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Test Kitchen Team
Oct 01, 2014
Yes, you can make this recipe in your slow cooker! Just cook on high for 2 to 2-1/2 hours or low for 5 to 6 hours. Enjoy!
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thedandy58 3437340
May 12, 2014
Very good! Used chicken broth instead of wine!
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DragonLady39
May 02, 2014
Amendment to my post...I added 1/4 cup of chicken broth. The measurement did not show on my post.
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DragonLady39
May 02, 2014
Great dish! Loved the flavor. I used turkey kielbasa but the "12-oz" package was not enough. I used wine but also added cup chicken broth. Next time I may try the potatoes and/or carrots as others suggested. Even my 4-year old grandson loved it. :-)
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bergyo1 4501939
Mar 02, 2014
THIS is comfort food! Just be sure and let the cabbage steam for at least 1/2 hour unless you want it crispy.
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Bellerophon
Mar 02, 2014
Had this for supper last night. Used red cabbage; didn't have any green cabbage in the fridge. Cooked the sausage until well browned, used half-and-half white wine and chix broth. Excellent, for a pair of cabbage-lovers! Would have benefited from a touch of added garlic, since I was using ordinary smoked sausage rather than Kielbasa.
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Createmarket 8524851
Mar 01, 2014
Try adding a package of Kluski noodles (cooked) instead of the potatoes. It's excellent.
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cookerinNM
Feb 16, 2014
SUPER good!!! Added 12 oz. cubed russet potatoes and 8 oz. baby carrots to the onion/bell pepper sauteeing step. Mine didn't need anywhere near the 1/2 tsp. of salt, and I used 1/2 c. of wine and 1/2 cup of unsalted chicken stock. GOOD GOOD RECIPE!!!
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bsbe10 9452479
Feb 11, 2014
add i can of sliced potatoes and some extra garlic,it was excellent.
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vlynns 3965484
Oct 21, 2013
Oh yeah, no caraway seeds either. I don't like them anyway. I also agree that potatoes & carrots with a little more broth would be awesome. And we are a cheese family so that little bit was good, but wouldn't want to drown out that good flavor with it either. This is absolutely a keeper!
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vlynns 3965484
Oct 21, 2013
Quick to make and ooohhh so good! Love it Mr. Food! We ate in in bowls & added a little tsp of cheese whiz in it too. Yum yum yum!
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cjbyland 6413918
Oct 02, 2013
Easy and quick to make; good flavors.
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ksmuller50 8642268
Oct 02, 2013
I think the addition of potatoes and carrots would be great! I am going to try this.
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Debbie082352
Apr 07, 2013
This was very good but my husband & I felt that it wasn't very filling. Next time I will add some carrots & potatoes as ladyoflight suggested.
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ibvinnyfan2 4875909
Mar 15, 2013
No seeds, add half cup salsa, smoked sausage, some butter, diced potatoes, slice cabbage, pinch of granulated garlic, fresh ground pepper, one skillet meal.
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achimera 8733688
Mar 18, 2013
I'd agree to the additions suggested above, ibv, but draw the line at the salsa, sorry.
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seadog97411
Mar 15, 2013
Loved this - omitted bell pepper and caraway neither of which any of my family like and it was plenty flavorful.
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carla parrott
Feb 26, 2013
I made this dish tonight and my husband and I really enjoyed it. It was delicious. We put rice on the side and it set the dinner off. Thank you for another great recipe. The chicken broth I used was College Inn (has chablis wine and some herbs and you can buy this broth at Publix $1.67).
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carla parrott
Feb 26, 2013
I made this dish tonight and my husband and I really enjoyed it. It was delicious. We put rice on the side and it set the dinner off. Thank you for another great recipe. The chicken broth I used was College Inn (has chablis wine and some herbs and you can buy this broth at Publix $1.67).
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cheryldonnelly1 1653402
Sep 25, 2012
DOES ANYONE KNOW THE CARBS FOR THIS MEAL. I WOULD LIKE TO MAKE IT BUT CAUCASUS.
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ladybell
Jun 05, 2012
Not as good as I thought it would be , needs some added flovor
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Sue307
Mar 16, 2013
Put a little red pepper flakes while you are sauteing or get hot kielbasa. That should give more flavor without changing it to much.
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mccr15
Mar 01, 2012
I made a very similar dish, but I omit the bell pepper add noodles to the cabbage and kielbasa. Cook the noodles first. Caraway seeds are optional - Kielbasa has enough flavor to carry the dish.
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mamabo53
Feb 28, 2012
I am in need of nutritional info on any recipe. Where do I find this info?
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patedfischer 2109044
Mar 30, 2013
Get a book such as Netaer's "The Complete Book of Food Counts" and and figure out the nutritional info based on exactly how much of what you use and divide totals by number of servings .
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ladyoflight46 8714884
Feb 27, 2012
I've been making something similar to this for many, many years. I cut carrots into about 2" chunks, potatoes cut in 8ths, with about two " of water in a wide, large pan. When these are partially cooked, I add the wedges of cabbage, onion in separated rings, cayenne pepper, & black pepper. When cabbage is partially cooked, I add the keilbasa cut into 2" or 3" chunks. Keep a lid on during the cooking process except when adding ingredients. One of our favorite meals.
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Member 4309067
Feb 27, 2012
Looks so good..will make it for sure.
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