Description
Sausage and cabbage stir fry makes weeknight dinners a breeze when hunger strikes and time runs short. Toss sliced sausage and chopped cabbage into a hot skillet for a fast, satisfying meal that brings comfort to your table.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 1 lb ground sausage
Vegetables:
- 1 medium head cabbage
- 1 medium onion
- 2 cloves garlic
Seasonings and Oil:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
Instructions
- Slice the medium cabbage head into 1-inch chunks while prepping your cutting board with a sharp knife.
- Dice the medium onion into small, uniform pieces and mince 2 garlic cloves finely.
- Grab a large skillet and heat 2 tablespoons olive oil over medium-high heat for exactly 2 minutes.
- Drop the entire pound of ground sausage into the hot skillet, immediately breaking it into small crumbles with your spatula.
- Cook the sausage for precisely 5-7 minutes, ensuring no pink remains and edges become deliciously crispy.
- Nudge the sausage to one side of the skillet, creating an empty space for your onions.
- Place diced onions in the empty skillet section and sauté for 2-3 minutes until they turn translucent.
- Sprinkle minced garlic into the skillet and stir quickly for 30 seconds to release its aromatic flavors.
- Combine the sausage and onion mixture thoroughly across the skillet surface.
- Scatter the chopped cabbage over the mixture, stirring to integrate everything evenly.
- Shake 1 teaspoon salt, ½ teaspoon black pepper, and ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes across the skillet.
- Simmer for 5-6 minutes, stirring occasionally, until cabbage reaches a tender but not soggy consistency.
- Remove skillet from heat and let the dish rest for 2 minutes before serving to allow flavors to meld.
Notes
- Use high-heat cooking for crispy sausage edges and to prevent cabbage from becoming soggy.
- Drain excess fat from sausage if desired to reduce overall dish greasiness.
- For a low-carb version, swap regular sausage with chicken or turkey sausage to reduce calories.
- Fresh cabbage works best, providing crunchier texture compared to pre-packaged shredded options.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15-18 minutes
- Category: Stir-Fried
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 410 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 920 mg
- Fat: 35 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 8 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 15 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg