Description
Sausage and Cabbage Stir Fry brings your weeknight dinner dreams to life with minimal effort and maximum flavor. Quick-cooking cabbage and hearty sausage sizzle together in a skillet, delivering a satisfying meal that comes together faster than ordering takeout.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 1 pound sausage
Vegetables:
- 4 cups cabbage, chopped
- 1 onion, sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
Seasonings and Liquids:
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt
- Pepper
Instructions
- Warm 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet at medium heat (375°F) until the surface shimmers slightly.
- Toss 1 sliced onion and 2 minced garlic cloves into the pan, stirring constantly for 2-3 minutes until they soften and become translucent.
- Slice 1 pound sausage into bite-sized pieces and add to the skillet, spreading them evenly across the surface.
- Brown the sausage for 4-5 minutes, flipping occasionally to ensure each piece develops a golden exterior.
- Pour 4 cups chopped cabbage into the skillet, mixing thoroughly with the sausage and aromatics.
- Drizzle 2 tablespoons soy sauce over the mixture, stirring to distribute the seasoning evenly.
- Let the cabbage cook down for 5-6 minutes, stirring occasionally until it becomes tender but retains a slight crunch.
- Sprinkle a pinch of salt and pepper across the dish, tasting and adjusting the seasoning to your preference.
- Remove the skillet from heat and transfer the stir fry directly to serving plates while steaming hot.
Notes
- Slice sausage and cabbage roughly the same thickness to ensure even cooking and balanced bites.
- Choose a spicy or mild sausage depending on your flavor preference and heat tolerance.
- Let the cabbage retain a slight crunch by avoiding overcooking, which keeps the texture more interesting and prevents mushiness.
- Consider adding red pepper flakes or a splash of apple cider vinegar at the end for an extra flavor boost that complements the sausage and cabbage.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Stir-Fried
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 310 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 700 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 7 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 15 g
- Cholesterol: 60 mg