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Slow Cooker Cabbage and Smoked Beef Sausage


  • Author: Sofia
  • Total Time: 6 hours 15 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Description

A hearty, one-pot meal featuring tender wedges of green cabbage and smoked beef sausage, simmered to perfection.


Ingredients

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  • 1 large head green cabbage (approx. 3–4 lbs, cut into 6–8 wedges)
  • 1 medium yellow onion (sliced)
  • 3 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 1 pound smoked beef sausage links
  • 1 cup low-sodium chicken or beef broth
  • 1 tablespoon tomato paste
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • Salt (to taste)
  • black pepper (to taste)
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil (optional)

Instructions

  1. Cut cabbage into wedges with cores intact; slice onion and mince garlic.
  2. Sear sausage links in a skillet until browned, then place in slow cooker.
  3. Layer cabbage, onion, and garlic around sausage; mix broth and tomato paste, then pour over ingredients.
  4. Sprinkle with thyme, cover, and cook on Low for 6 to 7 hours.
  5. Check for tenderness, season with salt and pepper, and serve hot.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 360 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1
  • Calories: 350
  • Sugar: 3
  • Sodium: 800
  • Fat: 25
  • Saturated Fat: 8
  • Unsaturated Fat: 10
  • Trans Fat: 0
  • Carbohydrates: 20
  • Fiber: 5
  • Protein: 15
  • Cholesterol: 60

Keywords: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. Freeze for up to 3 months, noting that cabbage texture may soften upon thawing. Reheat to an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).