One meal my children used to really enjoy when they were growing up was cabbage and noodles. It was something I had learned how to make when I was in my high school Home Economics class.
It was something we all loved and we didn't care what kind of noodles we used. Spaghetti, egg, whatever. We all gobbled it up. We are all real cabbage lovers, in any way shape or form!
The recipe I am sharing with you today is one I found on a site called Barefeet in the Kitchen. I have a few of Mary's cookbooks and her recipes are excellent.
I adapted it to make a much smaller amount, for only two people and also added European measurements for my British friends and family. Even at only two servings it was quite generous, but maybe I am becoming a much smaller eater.
They do say that happens as you get older.
Its a very easy all-in-one skillet supper, with meat, starch and vegetable. Kielbasa, cabbage, potatoes, onions and garlic.
I picked up a piece of Kielbasa at my local supermarket, but I am thinking you could use any kind of smoked meat. Ham, bacon, whatever. All would work well.
WHAT YOU NEED TO MAKE KIELBASA CABBAGE POTATO SKILLET
Its simple really. Good wholesome ingredients. Its the simple things which give us the most pleasure.
- 1/2 pound potatoes (230g) (any variety) peeled and cut into 1 inch cubes
- salt and black pepper to taste
- 1 TBS oil
- 1/2 small onion, peeled and chopped
- 1 fat clove garlic, peeled and minced
- 1/2 pound (230g) Kielbasa, peeled and sliced thin
- 1/4 small head of cabbage, sliced into ribbons (about 2 cups)
I used a couple or russet potatoes I had in my potato/onion cupboard. I only needed 2 medium potatoes. I had a medium sized onion, which was starting to turn, but I peeled off the bad layers and the inside was still perfect and so I used that.
I did buy a chunk of kielbasa at the supermarket, but you could use ham or whatever. Smoked sausage, etc. In the UK there is a smoked sausage you can buy called Mattessons. That is what I would use over there.
The only cabbage I had was one of those hard white bullet cabbages. Its all that seems to be available here where I live.
Oh how I am going to miss savoy cabbages with their bright crinkly leaves. The January King cabbage, sweetheart cabbage, spring cabbage . . .
But then again, there is much in the UK that I miss food wise. It had the best produce and meat, etc. available that I have ever eaten. I was spoiled for choice really.
To be honest I was not overly fond of the Kielbasa I bought today. I found it lacking in flavor. I would not buy it again. I found myself wishing I had made this when I had some ham left from Easter.
Oh well, as they say . . . live and learn!
HOW TO MAKE KIELBASA CABBAGE POTATO SKILLET
This is super easy and super quick to make. Everything pretty much cooks in the one skillet. The potatoes are pre-cooked in the microwave, but I am thinking that if you have leftover cooked potatoes, they would also work very well.
Place the chopped potatoes into a small casserole dish. Season with some salt and black pepper. Toss to coat. Cover tightly and microwave on high for about 3 minutes. Stir, recover and cook for an additional 3 minutes or so or until they are fork tender.
Heat the oil in a medium/large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the oil and once it is hot, add the onions. Sauté for a few minutes until the onion is beginning to soften and caramelize slightly.
Add the sausage and the garlic. Cook, stirring frequently for about 3 minutes. Add the potatoes and fold together. Add a bit more oil if need be. Spread out across the pan.
Cook for two to 3 minutes until the potatoes are beginning to brown.
Add the cabbage along with 2 TBS of water. Cover with a lid and reduce the heat to medium-low. Cook for a further 2 minutes until the cabbage is crispy tender. Fold everything together.
Taste and add seasoning as required. Serve hot and enjoy!
If your family is also fond of cabbage I have quite a few recipes on here that you might all enjoy!
FRIED CABBAGE WITH BACON & ONIONS - Exactly what it says. Shredded cabbage fried up in a skillet along with some bacon and onions. Delicious!
CABBAGE CHEESE & MUSTARD GRATIN - Another dish sized for two. Tender wedges of cabbage slathered in a creamy rich sauce baked with a buttery crumb topping.
CABBAGE WITH PANCETTA & CREAM - Cabbage and bacon are a marriage made in heaven . . . add some cream and you have bliss. Perfect side dish for roast chicken and potatoes.
CABBAGE ROLLS - Everyone's favorite. Tender little bundles of ground meat, wrapped in cabbage leaves and baked in a delicious tomato sauce. These are always the first to disappear on a buffet table!
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And there you have it, a quick and easy midweek supper built just for two. Not hard to make. Goes together in a jiffy and is quite delicious. Enjoy!!
Kielbasa Cabbage Potato Skillet
Yield: 2
Prep time: 10 MinCook time: 15 MinTotal time: 25 Min
Smokey sausage, crispy tender cabbage, onion and potato combine in this quick and easy supper dish. Sized just for two but easily doubled to feed more.
Ingredients
- 1/2 pound potatoes (230g) (any variety) peeled and cut into 1 inch cubes
- salt and black pepper to taste
- 1 TBS oil
- 1/2 small onion, peeled and chopped
- 1 fat clove garlic, peeled and minced
- 1/2 pound (230g) Kielbasa, peeled and sliced thin
- 1/4 small head of cabbage, sliced into ribbons (about 2 cups)
Instructions
- Place the chopped potatoes into a small casserole dish. Season with some salt and black pepper. Toss to coat. Cover tightly and microwave on high for about 3 minutes. Stir, recover and cook for an additional 3 minutes or so or until they are fork tender.
- Heat the oil in a medium/large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the oil and once it is hot, add the onions. Sauté for a few minutes until the onion is beginning to soften and caramelize slightly.
- Add the sausage and the garlic. Cook, stirring frequently for about 3 minutes. Add the potatoes and fold together. Add a bit more oil if need be. Spread out across the pan.
- Cook for two to 3 minutes until the potatoes are beginning to brown.
- Add the cabbage along with 2 TBS of water. Cover with a lid and reduce the heat to medium-low. Cook for a further 2 minutes until the cabbage is crispy tender. Fold everything together.
- Taste and add seasoning as required.
Perfect amount for me. Hubby doesn't care for cabbage cooked. Think I will add some green beans to it and maybe some
ReplyDeletesliced carrots. Love my veggies,
That sounds like a very tasty plan! xo
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