Rustic Cabbage, Potatoes & Sausage Skillet Recipe
Ingredients
- 12 oz beef or chicken sausage sliced (pork-free)
- 1 small head green cabbage chopped into bite-sized pieces
- 1½ pounds potatoes sliced into ½-inch pieces
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 small onion sliced
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon dried thyme or oregano
- ¼ teaspoon red chili flakes optional
- ¼ cup chicken or vegetable broth
- Optional Add-Ins
- 1 bell pepper sliced
- 1 teaspoon mustard or Dijon
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat
- Add sausage and cook 4–5 minutes until browned; remove and set aside
- Add remaining olive oil and potatoes; season lightly with salt and pepper
- Cook potatoes 10–12 minutes, stirring occasionally, until lightly golden
- Add onion and cook 2–3 minutes until softened
- Stir in garlic and cook 30 seconds until fragrant
- Add cabbage, salt, black pepper, paprika, thyme, and chili flakes
- Stir to combine, then pour in broth
- Cover and cook on medium-low for 8–10 minutes until cabbage is tender
- Return sausage to skillet and cook uncovered 5 minutes to reduce moisture
- Taste and adjust seasoning, garnish if desired, and serve hot
Notes
Cut potatoes evenly to ensure uniform cooking
Don’t overcrowd the pan or potatoes will steam instead of brown
Season in layers for deeper flavor
Let cabbage soften gently to avoid mushiness
Use broth instead of water for richer taste
Reheats well and tastes even better the next day