Pan-Seared Kielbasa with Caramelized Onions
Sliced kielbasa crisps in a hot skillet while onions soften and turn golden. Serve with mustard and crusty bread for an authentic Polish-inspired weeknight dinner.
- Total time
- 25 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 385
- Protein
- 22g
Ingredients
- 1.5 lb kielbasa sausage
- 2 medium yellow onions
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- 3 tbsp whole-grain mustard
Instructions
- 1
Slice kielbasa into 0.5-inch thick rounds. Cut onions in half, then slice into 0.25-inch-wide wedges.
- 2
Heat oil in a 12-inch skillet over medium-high until it shimmers, about 90 seconds.
- 3
Add kielbasa rounds in a single layer. Sear 3 minutes until edges crisp and edges darken, then flip and cook another 2 minutes.
- 4
Transfer kielbasa to a plate. Keep heat at medium, add onions and salt to the skillet.
- 5
Cook onions, stirring occasionally, until soft and golden brown, about 8 minutes. You'll smell sweet caramel notes.
- 6
Return kielbasa to the skillet, toss with onions, and cook 1 minute until heated through. Taste and adjust seasoning.
- 7
Divide kielbasa and onions among plates. Serve with a dollop of whole-grain mustard on the side.
Tools you’ll need
- 12-inch skillet
- cutting board
- knife
- wooden spoon
- plate
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