Skillet Kielbasa and Cabbage

A robust and flavorful skillet meal featuring savory kielbasa sausage, tender cabbage, and a touch of sweetness from apples, all cooked together for a comforting fall dinner.

• Prep: 10 min
• Cook: 15 min
• Total: 25 min
• Servings: 1
• Cuisine: Polish
• Difficulty: Easy
• Cost: $2.60/serving

Dietary

• Dairy-Free
• Nut-Free
• Soy-Free
• Egg-Free

Tags

• quick
• comfort food
• savory

Ingredients

• 4 ounce smoked kielbasa (sliced into 1/2-inch thick rounds)
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 0.25 yellow onion (small, sliced)
• 2 cup green cabbage (shredded)
• 0.5 apple (small, cored and thinly sliced)
• 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
• 0.25 cup water
• 0.25 teaspoon dried caraway seeds
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

1. Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add sliced smoked kielbasa and cook for 3 to 5 minutes, until browned and slightly crispy. Remove kielbasa from skillet and set aside.
2. Add sliced yellow onion to the skillet and cook for 2 to 3 minutes until softened.
3. Add shredded green cabbage and sliced apple to the skillet. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 5 to 7 minutes until cabbage starts to wilt and become tender.
4. Stir in apple cider vinegar, water, and dried caraway seeds. Bring to a simmer, cover, and cook for another 3 to 5 minutes until cabbage is tender.
5. Return cooked kielbasa to the skillet. Season with 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, mixing well.
6. Serve hot.

Notes

A hearty, simple, and satisfying meal for a cooler evening.

Nutrition (per serving)

• Calories: 600
• Protein: 18 g
• Carbohydrates: 25 g
• Fat: 48 g
• Fiber: 6 g
• Sodium: 1000 mg
• Saturated Fat: 15 g
• Sugar: 12 g
• Cholesterol: 70 mg