Sausage and Cabbage Stir Fry
A fast and hearty skillet meal featuring juicy sausage, tender cabbage, and sweet onions, perfect for weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 lb beef sausage (Italian or smoked) Sliced or crumbled
- 4 cups chopped cabbage Green, savoy, a mix
- 1 large onion, sliced Yellow or sweet preferred
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil Or use rendered fat from beef sausage
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Red pepper flakes (optional) For added heat
Instructions
Cooking
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat until shimmering.
- Add beef sausage: if using links, slice them; if using bulk beef sausage, crumble into the pan. Cook until browned, about 5-8 minutes.
- Push beef sausage to one side, add onion and garlic to the cleared space, and sauté until the onion is translucent, about 3-4 minutes.
- Add chopped cabbage and stir to combine. Cook until the cabbage wilts but retains some bite, about 5-7 minutes.
- Season with salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes. Continue cooking for an additional 2-3 minutes until flavors meld.
- Serve hot.
Notes
For variations, try different types of beef sausages or swap cabbage for Brussels sprouts or bok choy. Serve over rice, with a salad, simply on its own.