Here’s a hearty and classic recipe for Kielbasa with Cabbage and Potatoes — a one-pan, comforting meal that’s perfect for weeknights.
🥬 Kielbasa with Cabbage and Potatoes
Ingredients (serves 4)
- 1 lb kielbasa sausage, sliced into 1/2-inch pieces
- 1 medium green cabbage, chopped into bite-sized pieces
- 4 medium potatoes, peeled and diced
- 1 medium onion, sliced
- 2–3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp olive oil or butter
- 1 tsp smoked paprika (optional)
- Salt & pepper, to taste
- 1/2 cup chicken broth (or water)
- Optional: fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
1. Prep the ingredients
- Slice kielbasa, chop cabbage, dice potatoes, and slice onion.
- Mince garlic.
2. Cook the kielbasa
- Heat olive oil or butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add kielbasa slices and cook 3–5 minutes until lightly browned.
- Remove from skillet and set aside.
3. Cook the vegetables
- In the same skillet, add onion and garlic; sauté 2–3 minutes until fragrant.
- Add diced potatoes, season with salt, pepper, and paprika.
- Cook 8–10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until potatoes begin to soften.
4. Add cabbage and kielbasa
- Stir in chopped cabbage and return kielbasa to the skillet.
- Pour in chicken broth, cover, and cook 10–15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until cabbage is tender and potatoes are cooked through.
5. Serve
- Taste and adjust seasoning.
- Garnish with fresh parsley.
- Serve hot as a hearty main dish.
⭐ Tips
- Variation: Add carrots or bell peppers for extra color.
- Crispy edges: For slightly caramelized cabbage and potatoes, uncover during the last 5 minutes of cooking.
- Make it in the slow cooker: Layer potatoes, cabbage, onion, garlic, and kielbasa; cook on Low 6 hours.
If you want, I can also give you:
🥔 Sheet Pan Kielbasa, Cabbage, and Potatoes
🧄 Garlic Butter Kielbasa with Cabbage & Potatoes
🌶 Spicy Kielbasa and Cabbage Skillet
Which version should I provide?
