Dirty Cabbage recipe is one of those hearty comfort food dinners that comes together with simple ingredients but delivers huge flavor. Smoky sausage, seasoned ground beef, tender cabbage, peppers, onions, and garlic all cook together in one skillet for an easy family dinner everyone will want seconds of. This budget friendly cabbage recipe is packed with savory flavor and makes an incredible weeknight meal.

Dirty Cabbage Recipe

If you love simple recipes like this one, make sure to also try my Dirty Spaghetti, smothered thighs, and swamp potatoes. They are all easy comfort food recipes that are loaded with flavor and perfect for busy nights when you need a filling dinner on the table fast.

One of my favorite things about this dirty cabbage recipe is how versatile it is. It is hearty enough to enjoy all on its own for dinner, but it is also delicious served over rice or alongside buttery egg noodles. No matter how you serve it, this easy one pan cabbage recipe is pure comfort food and perfect for feeding a hungry family.

What You Will Love About This Recipe

• Easy one pan dinner recipe
• Budget friendly meal made with simple ingredients
• Packed with smoky, savory flavor
• Great way to use up a whole head of cabbage
• Hearty enough to serve on its own
• Delicious served over rice or buttered egg noodles
• Perfect for meal prep and leftovers
• Family friendly comfort food recipe

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

In a large skillet or pot, cook your sliced sausage until nicely browned. Remove the sausage 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.

Add in your peppers and onions. Allow them to begin cooking down slightly.

Once they start to soften, push them to one side of the pan, leaving half of the pan empty.

Add your ground beef to the empty side of the pan and brown it.

Halfway through cooking the beef, add in the minced garlic and allow it to begin cooking. Continue to cook your meat.

Add in your cabbage and allow it to start cooking down and releasing some liquid.

Once the cabbage has released some moisture, add in your seasonings.

Allow the cabbage to cook to your desired softness.

Add the sausage back into the pan and stir everything together to combine.

Enjoy!

FAQs

Yes! This recipe reheats very well, making it great for meal prep or leftovers. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.

Yes. Allow the dirty cabbage to cool completely before placing it into freezer safe containers. Freeze for up to 3 months.

Smoked sausage or kielbasa both work great in this recipe. Use your favorite variety.

Absolutely. Add extra Slap Ya Mama seasoning, cayenne pepper, or even a few dashes of hot sauce for more heat.

No. This recipe is very hearty on its own, but it is also delicious served over rice or buttered egg noodles.

Cook the cabbage until it reaches your preferred tenderness. Some people like it with a little texture remaining while others prefer it very soft.

Dirty Cabbage Recipe

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

Instructions

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.
Add in your peppers and onions. Allow them to begin cooking down slightly.
Once they start to soften, push them to one side of the pan, leaving half of the pan empty.
Add your ground beef to the empty side of the pan and brown it.
Halfway through cooking the beef, add in the minced garlic and allow it to begin cooking.
Add in your cabbage and allow it to start cooking down and releasing some liquid.
Once the cabbage has released some moisture, add in your seasonings.
Allow the cabbage to cook to your desired softness.
Add the sausage back into the pan and stir everything together to combine.
Enjoy!

Melissa

I’m Melissa, the imaginative force behind Sparkles to Sprinkles, where creativity comes to life, and sprinkles of joy are scattered generously. Melissa is a proud Jersey girl who found love with a New York boy. As a mom to four wonderful boys and a few fur babies, her journey into the world of blogging began after making the life-changing decision to stay home and raise her children. Previously a dedicated workaholic, Melissa’s blog became her creative outlet and passion project. Inspired by her mother-in-law, a masterful cook renowned for her delicious home-cooked meals and legendary holiday feasts (think mouthwatering sausage stuffing), Melissa honed her culinary skills through a combination of family recipes and countless cooking classes. She often attended these classes with her son Michael, who shared her enthusiasm for cooking from a young age. Melissa’s love for learning extends beyond familiar cuisines, as she enjoys exploring international recipes in hands-on cooking classes. Her blog features a diverse array of recipes, showcasing her expertise with various kitchen appliances such as the Instant Pot, air fryer, Slow Cooker, Ninja Foodi, Instant Vortex Plus, and more. Join Melissa on her culinary adventures as she shares tried-and-true family favorites alongside exciting new discoveries!

Dirty Cabbage Recipe