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Hearty Cabbage and Sausage Skillet

A comforting one-pan meal featuring savory sausage, tender cabbage, and aromatic onions, all cooked together in a flavorful skillet. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner that's both satisfying and easy to clean up.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4
Cuisine: Chinese
Calories: 120
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 lb smoked sausage sliced into 0.5-inch rounds
  • 1 medium green cabbage cored and chopped
  • 1 large yellow onion sliced
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 0.5 tsp paprika smoked preferred
  • 0.25 tsp black pepper
  • 0.5 tsp salt or to taste
  • 0.25 cup chicken broth optional, for deglazing

Method
 

Steps
  1. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add sliced sausage and cook until browned on both sides, about 5 minutes. Remove sausage and set aside.
  2. In the same skillet, add onions and cook until softened, about 3 minutes. Add garlic, paprika, salt, and pepper; cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
  3. Add chopped cabbage to the skillet. Cook, stirring occasionally, until cabbage begins to wilt and caramelize, about 8–10 minutes.
  4. Return sausage to the skillet. Stir in chicken broth if using, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan. Simmer for 3–5 minutes until everything is heated through and flavors meld.
  5. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Serve hot as a complete meal or alongside crusty bread.

Notes

For a spicier kick, use andouille sausage or add a pinch of red pepper flakes. Leftovers store well in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.