Description
Spicy, hearty, and packed with Southern soul, this one-pot Cajun cabbage jambalaya brings together ground beef, smoky sausage, tender cabbage, and bold Creole flavors for a comforting meal that hits every note.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1/2 lb smoked sausage, sliced
- 1 small onion, diced
- 1 green bell pepper, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 head of cabbage, chopped
- 1 (14.5 oz) can diced tomatoes (with juice)
- 1 tsp Cajun seasoning (or more to taste)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 cups cooked white rice
- Optional: chopped green onions or hot sauce for garnish
Instructions
- In a large skillet or Dutch oven over medium heat, cook the ground beef until browned, breaking it up with a spatula. Drain excess fat if necessary.
- Add the sliced sausage to the pan and cook for another 3–4 minutes, until lightly browned.
- Stir in the diced onion, bell pepper, and garlic. Cook for 4–5 minutes, until vegetables are soft and fragrant.
- Add the chopped cabbage and cook, stirring occasionally, for about 5–7 minutes, or until the cabbage begins to soften.
- Pour in the diced tomatoes with their juice, then season with Cajun seasoning, salt, and pepper. Stir to combine.
- Reduce heat to low, cover the pan, and simmer for 15–20 minutes, until the cabbage is tender and the flavors are well combined.
- Stir in the cooked rice and heat through for 2–3 minutes.
- Serve hot, garnished with chopped green onions or a dash of hot sauce if desired.
Notes
- Adjust the amount of Cajun seasoning to your heat preference.
- Use Andouille sausage for extra smokiness and authenticity.
- Leftovers taste even better the next day after the flavors meld.
- Can be made ahead and frozen in portions for easy meal prep.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Cajun/Creole
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 385
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 640mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 21g
- Cholesterol: 55mg