Sausage, cabbage, and potatoes is a simple, hearty one-pan meal—comfort food that’s cheap, filling, and full of flavor when cooked right.
🥘 Sausage, Cabbage & Potatoes Skillet
🛒 Ingredients
- 300–500g sausage (smoked, beef, or chicken), sliced
- 1 medium cabbage, chopped
- 3–4 medium potatoes, diced
- 1 onion, sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2–3 tbsp oil or butter
- 1 tsp paprika (optional but recommended)
- Salt & black pepper to taste
- 1/2 tsp chili flakes (optional)
- 1/2 cup water or broth
👩🍳 Instructions
1. Cook the potatoes first
Heat oil in a large pan. Add diced potatoes and cook until they start turning golden and tender (10–15 minutes). Remove and set aside.
2. Brown the sausage
In the same pan, cook sliced sausage until browned and slightly crisp. This builds flavor.
3. Sauté aromatics
Add onion and garlic. Cook until soft and fragrant.
4. Add cabbage
Stir in chopped cabbage. Cook for 5–8 minutes until it starts to soften.
5. Combine everything
Add potatoes back into the pan. Season with salt, pepper, paprika, and chili flakes.
6. Simmer
Add a splash of water or broth, cover, and cook for 5–10 minutes until everything is tender and well combined.
🍽️ Serving Ideas
- Serve as-is for a full meal
- Add mustard or hot sauce for extra kick
- Pair with bread or rice
🔥 Tips
- Don’t overcook cabbage—it should stay slightly firm
- Use smoked sausage for deeper flavor
- Let the potatoes get a bit crispy before mixing for better texture
🌿 Variations
- Add carrots or bell peppers for more color
- Use butter instead of oil for richer taste
- Sprinkle cheese on top for a comfort-food twist
If you want, I can turn this into an oven-baked casserole version or a spicy Cajun-style skillet.
