Description
A hearty, spicy one-pot dish packed with cabbage, sausage or beef, rice, and Cajun flavor.
Ingredients
– 1 lb ground beef or sausage (or a mix)
– 1 medium onion, diced
– 1 bell pepper, diced
– 3 cloves garlic, minced
– 1 medium head of cabbage, chopped
– 1 (14.5 oz) can diced tomatoes
– 1 cup cooked white rice
– 1 cup chicken broth (or water)
– 1 tsp Cajun seasoning
– ½ tsp smoked paprika
– ½ tsp dried thyme
– ½ tsp salt
– ¼ tsp black pepper
– ¼ tsp cayenne pepper (optional)
– 2 tbsp olive oil or butter
Instructions
1. In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Brown the ground beef or sausage and drain if needed.
2. Add diced onion and bell pepper; sauté for 3–4 minutes. Stir in garlic and cook 30 seconds.
3. Add chopped cabbage and all seasonings. Stir and cook for 5 minutes until cabbage starts to wilt.
4. Pour in diced tomatoes (with juices) and chicken broth. Stir, cover, and simmer 15–20 minutes until cabbage is tender.
5. Stir in cooked rice, cook 5 more minutes.
6. Adjust seasoning and serve hot, garnished with parsley or green onions if desired.
Notes
Use smoked sausage for a deeper flavor. Adjust Cajun spice for heat preference.
Keywords: Cajun Cabbage Jambalaya, cabbage rice skillet, spicy jambalaya