Description
A flavorful and hearty Cajun Cabbage Jambalaya recipe that combines smoked sausage, ground beef (or turkey), and a medley of vegetables with Cajun seasonings. This one-pot dish is a fantastic option for a satisfying and comforting meal.
Ingredients
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For the Cajun Cabbage Jambalaya:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 lb smoked sausage, sliced
- 1/2 lb ground beef or ground turkey
- 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
- 1 green bell pepper, chopped
- 2 stalks celery, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 small head green cabbage, chopped
- 1 (14.5 oz) can diced tomatoes, undrained
- 1/2 cup tomato sauce
- 1 1/2 teaspoons Cajun seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup cooked white rice (optional)
- Chopped parsley or green onions for garnish
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large Dutch oven or deep skillet over medium-high heat. Add the smoked sausage and cook until browned. Remove and set aside.
- Add ground beef (or turkey) to the pot and cook until browned. Add the onion, bell pepper, celery, and garlic. Cook for 5–6 minutes, stirring often, until softened.
- Stir in the chopped cabbage and cook for 5–7 minutes until it begins to wilt. Add the diced tomatoes (with their juices), tomato sauce, Cajun seasoning, paprika, salt, and pepper. Return the sausage to the pot. Stir well to combine.
- Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer for 20–25 minutes until the cabbage is tender and flavors are blended. Stir in the cooked rice if using and heat through.
- Serve hot, garnished with chopped parsley or green onions.
Notes
- Adjust the Cajun seasoning to your spice preference.
- This dish is delicious with or without rice—omit it for a lower-carb option.
- Leftovers reheat well and taste even better the next day.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 1/2 cups
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 880mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 21g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
