Sausage, Pepper, Onion & Cabbage Skillet
A hearty one-pan skillet of sliced Italian sausage browned with caramelized onions, sweet peppers, and tender shredded cabbage. It all comes together in a cast iron pan with smoky, savory flavor in under 35 minutes — perfect for a quick weeknight dinner.
- Total time
- 35 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 420
- Protein
- 22g

Ingredients
- 4 Italian sausage links (sweet or hot)
- 2 large yellow onion, thinly sliced
- 1 large orange or yellow bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 3 cups green cabbage, thinly shredded
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- ½ tsp fennel seeds
- ¼ tsp red pepper flakes
- ¾ tsp kosher salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ¼ cup chicken broth
- 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
Instructions
- 1
Heat a large cast iron skillet over medium-high heat. Add 1 tbsp olive oil. Add the whole sausage links and cook, turning occasionally, for 6–8 minutes until browned on all sides and cooked through. Remove sausages to a cutting board and let rest for 2 minutes, then slice into 1/2-inch coins.
- 2
In the same skillet over medium heat, add the remaining 1 tbsp olive oil. Add the sliced onions and bell pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 8–10 minutes until softened and beginning to caramelize.
- 3
Add the minced garlic, smoked paprika, fennel seeds, and red pepper flakes. Stir and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
- 4
Add the shredded cabbage to the skillet and toss to combine with the onion and pepper mixture. Pour in the chicken broth and apple cider vinegar. Season with salt and black pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 5–6 minutes until the cabbage is wilted and tender.
- 5
Return the sliced sausage to the skillet and toss everything together. Cook for 2–3 more minutes over medium-high heat, allowing the sausage to get some color against the vegetables. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
- 6
Serve hot directly from the skillet.
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