Kielbasa and Cabbage

Close up of cabbage and Kielbasa skillet

Coins of gently browned Kielbasa, a popular smoked sausage, served on cooked cabbage with bell peppers and seasonings makes an easy and delicious meal!

Kielbasa and Cabbage is a simple recipe that can be made in the skillet, crock pot or as a sheet pan meal to make a great keto or low-carb dinner option.

Course Main Course

Cuisine American, Polish

Keyword Kielbasa and Cabbage

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 20

Total Time 30

Servings servings

Calories 646kcal

Ingredients

1 pound Kielbasa cut into coins
2 - 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
1/2 head cabbage sliced thin
1/2 red pepper chopped
1/2 yellow pepper chopped
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
3/4 teaspoon pepper freshly ground

Instructions

Heat 1 - 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil in a skillet over medium high heat. Brown coins of Kielbasa on each side and set aside on a paper towel lined plate.
2 - 3 tablespoons vegetable oil, 1 pound Kielbasa
Add 1 tablespoon of oil to skillet if needed then add cabbage, peppers and red wine vinegar. Season generously with salt and pepper. Then cover and cook over medium heat for 8 - 10 minutes.
1/2 head cabbage, 1/2 red pepper, 1/2 yellow pepper, 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar, 1 1/2 teaspoons salt, 3/4 teaspoon pepper
Add oil if skillet looks dry or cabbage is beginning to brown. Stir well and continue cooking over medium to medium low heat for another 5 - 10 minutes until cabbage reaches desired tenderness.
Return Kielbasa back to the skillet and serve warm. Additional salt and pepper may be needed to season cabbage at the table. Enjoy!

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Notes

Arrange coins or chunks of Kielbasa in a single layer in a skillet to brown
Cooking time will vary based on the thickness of the slices of cabbage
Season heavily with salt and pepper to maximize flavor in the cabbage and other vegetables

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