Kielbasa and Cabbage Skillet
A quick one-pan meal combining smoky kielbasa, sweet onion, and shredded cabbage sautéed to tender-crisp perfection.
Ingredients
Skillet
- 1 Tbsp olive oil
- 1 lb smoked kielbasa sliced into 1/4-inch rounds
Vegetables & Seasoning
- 1 small yellow onion sliced thin
- 0.5 head green cabbage shredded (about 6 cups)
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
- 1 Tbsp water optional, to steam cabbage
Instructions
Skillet
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat until shimmering, then add the kielbasa slices and cook for about 4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until lightly crisped on the edges.
Vegetables & Seasoning
- Add the sliced onion and cook for 3–4 minutes until translucent and fragrant.
- Stir in the shredded cabbage, season with salt and pepper, and cook for 8–10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add up to 1 Tbsp water if needed to help steam the cabbage.
- Taste and adjust seasonings, then remove from heat and serve directly from the skillet.
Notes
I recommend slicing your kielbasa into 1/4-inch rounds for the crispiest edges.
In my third test, adding a splash of water helped the cabbage steam perfectly without sogginess.
Leftovers reheat beautifully: warm gently in a skillet with a teaspoon of water to refresh the veggies.