Steamed Cabbage with Smoked Sausage & Red Potatoes – A Comforting One-Pot Meal
This steamed cabbage with smoked sausage and red potatoes is a hearty, flavorful dish that's quick and easy to prepare. Perfect for weeknight dinners or cozy family meals!
Equipment
- Large pot or Dutch oven with a lid
- Cutting board
- Knife
- Wooden spoon or spatula
Ingredients
- Vegetables:
- 1 medium head of cabbage chopped
- 6 small red potatoes quartered
- 1 medium onion sliced
- Protein:
- 1 pound smoked sausage sliced into rounds
- Seasoning:
- 3 tablespoons butter or olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt or to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes optional, for a bit of heat
- 1 cup chicken or vegetable broth
Instructions
- Prep the Ingredients:
- Wash and chop the cabbage into bite-sized pieces.
- Quarter the red potatoes, leaving the skins on.
- Slice the smoked sausage and onion.
- Sauté the Sausage:
- Heat a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat.
- Add 1 tablespoon of butter or olive oil. Sauté the smoked sausage rounds until browned on both sides, about 5 minutes. Remove and set aside.
- Cook the Vegetables:
- In the same pot, add the remaining butter or oil.
- Sauté the onion and garlic until fragrant, about 2 minutes.
- Add the potatoes and cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Add Cabbage and Seasoning:
- Add the chopped cabbage to the pot along with the smoked paprika, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes (if using). Stir to combine.
- Steam the Dish:
- Pour the chicken or vegetable broth into the pot. Cover with a lid and reduce the heat to medium-low.
- Let the dish steam for 15–20 minutes, or until the cabbage is tender and the potatoes are cooked through. Stir occasionally.
- Combine and Serve:
- Return the browned smoked sausage to the pot and stir to combine.
- Cook for an additional 5 minutes to heat everything through.
- Adjust seasoning as needed and serve warm.