Sausage and Cabbage Stir Fry
This hearty and delicious Sausage and Cabbage Stir Fry combines savory sausage with tender cabbage and colorful bell peppers for a quick weeknight meal. It's a one-pan dish that's full of flavor and ready in just 25 minutes.
Equipment
- 1 large skillet or wok
- 1 wooden spatula or cooking spoon
- 1 cutting board
- 1 set measuring cups and spoons
Ingredients
- 1 pound sausage (Italian or your choice), sliced
- 4 cups cabbage, chopped
- 1 medium bell pepper, sliced (any color)
- 1 medium onion, sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon paprika (optional)
- to taste salt
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients by slicing the sausage, onion, and bell pepper; chopping the cabbage; and mincing the garlic.
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
- Once the oil is hot, add the sliced sausage to the skillet. Cook until browned and fully cooked, about 5-7 minutes. Stir occasionally.
- Add the sliced onion, bell pepper, and minced garlic to the skillet. Cook for an additional 3-4 minutes or until the vegetables start to soften.
- Stir in the chopped cabbage, soy sauce, black pepper, and paprika (if using). Mix everything well to combine.
- Cook for another 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the cabbage is tender and slightly wilted. Taste and adjust salt if needed.
- Remove from heat and serve hot.
Notes
You can customize this recipe by adding other vegetables such as carrots, zucchini, or snap peas.
For a spicier version, consider adding crushed red pepper flakes.
Serve this stir fry over rice or noodles for a complete meal.