Description
This Sausage and Cabbage Stir Fry is a quick, easy, and flavorful meal perfect for busy weeknights. Featuring smoky sausage, tender cabbage, and vibrant vegetables sautéed together with simple seasonings, it offers a satisfying balance of protein and veggies. Ready in just 25 minutes, this stir fry can be enjoyed on its own or served over rice or noodles for a heartier option.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 1 pound smoked sausage (such as kielbasa or andouille)
- 4 cups green cabbage, shredded
- 1 bell pepper, sliced
- 1 medium onion, sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Optional Add-ins:
- 1 cup carrots, sliced or julienned
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- Soy sauce or Worcestershire sauce, to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the sausage: Slice the smoked sausage into rounds or half-moons to ensure even cooking and easy searing in the skillet.
- Prepare the vegetables: Shred the cabbage, slice the bell pepper and onion, and mince the garlic to have all ingredients ready for quick cooking.
- Heat the oil: In a large skillet or wok, warm 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium-high heat to create a perfect base for sautéing the sausage and vegetables.
- Cook the sausage: Add the sliced sausage to the skillet and cook for 5-7 minutes, or until browned and heated through. Remove the sausage from the skillet and set aside to prevent overcooking.
- Sauté the onion and bell pepper: In the same skillet, add sliced onion and bell pepper and cook for 3-4 minutes until they begin to soften, releasing their sweet flavors.
- Add garlic: Stir in the minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant, enhancing the dish’s aroma.
- Cook the cabbage and carrots: Add shredded cabbage and optional carrots to the skillet, stirring to combine all vegetables evenly.
- Sauté until tender-crisp: Cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the cabbage is tender yet retains a slight crunch for texture.
- Return sausage to skillet: Add the cooked sausage back to the vegetables, mixing well to combine flavors.
- Season the stir fry: Season with salt, pepper, and optional red pepper flakes. Drizzle with soy sauce or Worcestershire sauce if desired for extra depth of flavor.
- Final heat through: Stir everything together and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes to ensure all ingredients are heated evenly.
- Serve and enjoy: Remove from heat and serve the stir fry warm, either on its own or over rice or noodles for a more substantial meal.
Notes
- You can substitute smoked sausage with your preferred type of sausage such as andouille or kielbasa for different flavors.
- Add carrots or other vegetables like snap peas or mushrooms for more color and nutrition.
- Adjust seasoning with soy sauce, Worcestershire, or red pepper flakes to suit your taste preferences.
- Serve over cooked rice, noodles, or enjoy as a low-carb meal on its own.
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
