Dirty Cabbage

Name: Dirty Cabbage One-Pan Dinner
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Cuisine: Southern Inspired
Ingredients: 1 package smoked sausage or kielbasa, sliced; 1 pound ground beef; 4 garlic cloves, minced; 1 red pepper, diced; 1 yellow pepper, diced; 1 medium onion, diced; 1 whole head cabbage, roughly chopped; 1 teaspoon garlic powder; 1 teaspoon beef bouillon; 1 to 2 teaspoons Slap Ya Mama seasoning

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Dirty Cabbage is a hearty one-pan dinner combining ground beef, smoked sausage, and cabbage with peppers and Cajun seasoning. This budget-friendly Southern-inspired skillet meal cooks entirely in one pan and is ready in minutes.

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🏷️One pan dinner

Total

45 min

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Ingredients

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1 package smoked sausage or kielbasa, sliced
1 pound ground beef
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 red pepper, diced
1 yellow pepper, diced
1 medium onion, diced
1 whole head cabbage, roughly chopped
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon beef bouillon
1 to 2 teaspoons Slap Ya Mama seasoning

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Instructions

1
In a large skillet or pot, cook your sliced sausage until nicely browned. Remove it from the pan and set aside. I added 1 tablespoon of avocado oil to my pan. People cook sausage differently, so cook it to your preference.
2
Add in your peppers and onions. Allow them to begin cooking down slightly.
3
Once they start to soften, push them to one side of the pan, leaving half of the pan empty.
4
Add your ground beef to the empty side of the pan and brown it.
5
Halfway through cooking the beef, add in the minced garlic and allow it to begin cooking.
6
Add in your cabbage and allow it to start cooking down and releasing some liquid.
7
Once the cabbage has released some moisture, add in your seasonings.
8
Allow the cabbage to cook to your desired softness.
9
Add the sausage back into the pan and stir everything together to combine.
10
Enjoy!

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Tips & Notes

Pro tips

Brown the sausage first to render its fat and build flavor before adding other ingredients.
Push vegetables to one side of the pan when browning beef—this prevents steaming and ensures proper browning.
Wait until cabbage releases moisture before adding seasonings so they stick and distribute evenly.
Taste and adjust seasoning near the end; the beef bouillon and Slap Ya Mama can vary by brand.

Substitutions

smoked sausage → andouille sausage (spicier kick)
ground beef → ground pork or turkey (lighter option)
red and yellow peppers → green or orange peppers (similar cook time)
Slap Ya Mama seasoning → Cajun or creole seasoning (same heat level)

Storage & make-ahead

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. Reheat in a skillet over medium heat with a splash of water if needed.

Equipment

large skillet or pot

Common Questions

Can I make Dirty Cabbage ahead of time?

Yes. Cook completely, cool, and refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 4 days. Reheat gently in a skillet over medium heat, adding a splash of water if needed.