This lightened-up skillet dinner is perfect for fresh spring evenings when you want something cozy but not too heavy. Tender cabbage and naturally sweet carrots cook down with savory beef sausage for a simple one-pan meal that feels wholesome and satisfying. It’s colorful, comforting, and easy enough for any weeknight.
Ingredients
- 12 oz beef sausage, sliced into 1/2-inch rounds
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 4 cups green cabbage, sliced
- 1 1/2 cups carrots, thinly sliced
- 1/2 medium yellow onion, sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp dried thyme
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the sliced beef sausage and cook for 4-5 minutes until browned.
- Add the onion and carrots. Cook for 4-5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until slightly softened.
- Stir in the cabbage, garlic, salt, pepper, and dried thyme.
- Cover and cook for 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the cabbage is tender.
- Remove the lid and cook for 2-3 more minutes to allow any excess moisture to evaporate. Serve warm.
Tip
For a brighter spring finish, squeeze a little fresh lemon juice over the skillet just before serving. It adds a fresh pop that balances the savory sausage.
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Skillet Sausage with Cabbage and Carrots
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
Description
A simple one-pan spring dinner made with beef sausage, tender cabbage, and sweet carrots, cooked until perfectly cozy and flavorful.
Ingredients
12 oz beef sausage, sliced into 1/2-inch rounds
1 tbsp olive oil
4 cups green cabbage, sliced
1 1/2 cups carrots, thinly sliced
1/2 medium yellow onion, sliced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
1/2 tsp dried thyme
Instructions
1. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the sliced beef sausage and cook for 4-5 minutes until browned.
2. Add the onion and carrots. Cook for 4-5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until slightly softened.
3. Stir in the cabbage, garlic, salt, pepper, and dried thyme.
4. Cover and cook for 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the cabbage is tender.
5. Remove the lid and cook for 2-3 more minutes to allow any excess moisture to evaporate. Serve warm.
Notes
For a brighter spring finish, squeeze a little fresh lemon juice over the skillet just before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American