Description
This Sausage and Cabbage Stir Fry is the kind of quick dinner that hits all the right notes—smoky, savory, and full of texture. It’s a one-skillet wonder that brings together juicy sausage, tender-crisp cabbage, sweet onions, and colorful bell peppers. Whether you’re looking for a low-carb dinner idea, a fast weeknight meal, or a hearty breakfast option, this recipe fits the bill. It’s budget-friendly, high in protein, and endlessly versatile—perfect for quick meals, healthy snacks, or dinner ideas you can count on any night of the week.
Ingredients
14 oz smoked sausage
1 medium head green cabbage, chopped
1 large yellow onion, sliced
1 red bell pepper, sliced
1 yellow bell pepper, sliced
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons olive oil
3 green onions, chopped
Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
1. Slice sausage into 1/2-inch thick rounds and brown in a hot skillet over medium heat until seared on both sides.
2. Remove sausage and set aside. In the same pan, add olive oil if needed and sauté onions and bell peppers until slightly charred.
3. Add minced garlic and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
4. Add chopped cabbage to the skillet, stirring frequently until it softens and begins to brown.
5. Return the sausage to the pan and stir everything together. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes to combine flavors.
6. Taste and season with salt and pepper. Sprinkle chopped green onions over the top before serving.
Notes
Don’t skip searing the sausage—it brings essential flavor and texture to the dish.
Use a cast iron skillet for the best browning and caramelization.
Green cabbage holds up best during cooking, but you can also mix in red cabbage for color.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 880mg
- Fat: 27g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
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