Kielbasa and Cabbage Skillet
Posted: 01/23/25
Updated: 02/13/25
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This one-skillet kielbasa and cabbage recipe is so delicious and easy to make, you’ll want it on the menu every week! Savory, satisfying, and nutrient-dense, your entire household will love this easy recipe.
What We Love About This Recipe
- This kielbasa and cabbage recipe is all done right in ONE skillet. You heard me! One pan, a.k.a. minimal clean-up and next to no dishes.
- It comes together in roughly 30 minutes and is super easy to make. You and your family will love how quickly dinner will be on the table.
- It’s absolutely delicious. Hearty and satisfying, yes, but also full of savory flavors.
Is This Recipe Good for Meal Prep?
Absolutely! In fact, kielbasa and cabbage probably tastes WAY better the second day. Just put the remainders in an airtight storage container and refrigerate for around 3-4 days.
Chef’s Tips
- Don’t drain the skillet after cooking the kielbasa. Cooking the cabbage in the leftover liquid gives it SO much extra flavor!
- Make sure all your kielbasa pieces are roughly the same size so they cook at the same speed. Be careful not to burn them, and don’t be afraid to add more oil to the skillet as needed.
Other Sausage and Cabbage Recipes You’ll Love
- Crockpot Cabbage
- Air Fryer Italian Sausage
- Simple Sauteed Cabbage
- Beer-Infused Instant Pot Brats
- Buttery Instant Pot Cabbage
- Red Cabbage Soup
- Instant Pot Italian Sausage
- Brats in the Air Fryer
- How to Boil Cabbage (Easy, Buttery Boiled Cabbage Recipe)
- Pickled Red Cabbage
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Kielbasa and Cabbage Skillet
This one-skillet kielbasa and cabbage recipe is fast, easy, and super satisfying.
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Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon avocado oil or vegetable oil, plus more as needed
- 14 ounces kielbasa sliced into ½-inch-thick pieces
- 1 cup finely chopped white onion approximately 1 medium white onion
- 1 ½ tablespoons minced garlic approximately 3 large cloves
- 8 cups thinly sliced green cabbage approximately 1 medium head
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- salt to taste
- freshly cracked black pepper to taste
Equipment
- Large skillet
- large wooden spoon
- large plate
Instructions
- Place large skillet on stovetop over medium heat. Add 1 tablespoon avocado oil to skillet and heat pan until oil is hot and shimmery.
- When oil is hot, add 14 ounces kielbasa to skillet. Sauté kielbasa, flipping pieces occasionally, until lightly browned on both sides, approximately 5 to 7 minutes total. Transfer browned kielbasa to plate and set aside.
- Add 1 tablespoon avocado oil to skillet if needed and heat oil until shimmery. Add 1 cup finely chopped white onion to skillet. Stir to incorporate, then sauté onions, stirring occasionally, until softened, approximately 3 to 5 minutes.
- Once onions have softened, add 1 ½ tablespoons minced garlic to skillet and stir to incorporate. Sauté garlic 30 to 60 seconds or until fragrant.
- Add 8 cups thinly sliced green cabbage to skillet and stir to incorporate. Cook cabbage, stirring frequently, 10 to 12 minutes or until cabbage is slightly wilted and onions have darkened.
- When cabbage has wilted, add 1 teaspoon paprika and stir until evenly incorporated.
- Return kielbasa to skillet and cook 2 minutes, stirring constantly, until kielbasa is hot.
- Season kielbasa and cabbage with salt and freshly cracked black pepper to taste.
- When satisfied with seasoning, divide dish into preferred portions and serve immediately.
Notes
- Cabbage: See my post on How to Shred Cabbage (3 Ways) for my favorite cabbage prep methods.
- Leftovers: Let kielbasa and cabbage cool completely, then transfer to an airtight container and refrigerate up to 3 days. Reheat on the stovetop over low heat.
Nutrition Information
Serving: 1 serving | Calories: 274kcal | Protein: 11g | Fat: 22g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Total Carbs: 10g | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 4g | Net Carbs: 7g | Vitamin C: 37mg | Cholesterol: 46mg | Sodium: 598mg | Potassium: 370mg | Calcium: 56mg | Iron: 2mg
Number of total servings shown is approximate. Actual number of servings will depend on your preferred portion sizes.
Nutritional values shown are general guidelines and reflect information for 1 serving using the ingredients listed, not including any optional ingredients. Actual macros may vary slightly depending on specific brands and types of ingredients used.
To determine the weight of one serving, prepare the recipe as instructed. Weigh the finished recipe, then divide the weight of the finished recipe (not including the weight of the container the food is in) by the desired number of servings. Result will be the weight of one serving.
Literally took 15 minutes and the yummiest dinner! Threw in some baked chicken that I had leftover and it was amaze. Definite weekly dinner in my house!
I bought homemade smoked kielbasa at our local farmers market this past weekend at the urging of the sweet lady that made it, yet had no idea what to do with it. It was kismet when I received my 40 Aprons e-mail today with this very recipe. I have to admit, I was leery. How could cabbage and kielbasa be enough for a meal and how could it possibly be good? Do not question and make this ASAP. It was DELICIOUS! Thank you!