Save to Pinterest A hearty, comforting skillet dish featuring smoky kielbasa, tender potatoes, and sweet cabbage, all pan-fried to golden perfection—a cozy meal inspired by rustic Midwestern traditions.
This rustic skillet plate brings together flavors that remind me of family dinners in the Midwest, making it a nostalgic and satisfying meal.
Ingredients
- Smoked kielbasa sausage: 14 oz (400 g), sliced into ½ inch rounds
- Yellow onion: 1 medium, diced
- Green bell pepper: 1 medium, diced
- Green cabbage: 3 cups (about ½ head), thinly sliced
- Yukon Gold potatoes: 1 lb (450 g), diced into ½ inch cubes
- Garlic: 2 cloves, minced
- Olive oil: 2 tbsp
- Unsalted butter: 1 tbsp
- Smoked paprika: ½ tsp
- Dried thyme: ½ tsp
- Freshly ground black pepper: ½ tsp
- Kosher salt: ¾ tsp plus more to taste
- Fresh parsley: 2 tbsp, chopped (optional garnish)
- Whole grain mustard or sour cream: for serving (optional garnish)
Instructions
- Step 1:
- Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large cast iron skillet over medium heat. Add the kielbasa slices and cook until browned on both sides, 4 to 5 minutes. Remove kielbasa from the pan and set aside.
- Step 2:
- Add remaining olive oil and butter to the skillet. Stir in diced potatoes and cook, stirring occasionally, until golden and starting to soften, about 8 to 10 minutes.
- Step 3:
- Add onion, bell pepper, and garlic. Sauté for 3 to 4 minutes until fragrant and translucent.
- Step 4:
- Stir in the sliced cabbage, smoked paprika, thyme, salt, and pepper. Cook, stirring frequently, until the cabbage is wilted and tender, about 5 to 7 minutes.
- Step 5:
- Return the browned kielbasa to the skillet. Toss everything together and cook for another 2 to 3 minutes to heat through and meld flavors. Adjust seasoning to taste.
- Step 6:
- Remove from heat. Sprinkle with fresh parsley and serve hot, with mustard or sour cream if desired.
Save to Pinterest Sharing this meal with family always creates a warm and joyous atmosphere around the dinner table.
Serving Suggestions
Serve with rye bread or crusty rolls for a complete rustic meal, paired well with a crisp lager or a dry Riesling.
Allergen Information
Contains milk and dairy from butter. Gluten free as written, but confirm kielbasa is gluten free and free of other allergens as needed.
Required Tools
Large cast iron or heavy bottomed skillet, chefs knife, cutting board, wooden spoon or spatula.
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This rustic skillet plate combines hearty ingredients with simple techniques for a comforting meal you'll return to often.