Cajun Cabbage Jambalaya With Sausage And Rice
A one-skillet Southern dish with cabbage, sausage, rice, and Cajun spices—hearty, flavorful, and perfect for easy weeknight meals.
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef or sausage or a 50/50 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 (with juice)
- 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, for heat
- 2 tbsp olive oil or butter
Instructions
- Cook ground beef or sausage in olive oil over medium-high heat until browned, 5–7 minutes. Drain fat if needed.
- Add diced onion and bell pepper. Cook 3–4 minutes. Stir in garlic and cook 30 seconds.
- Mix in cabbage, Cajun seasoning, paprika, thyme, salt, pepper, and cayenne. Cook 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Add diced tomatoes and chicken broth. Cover and simmer 15–20 minutes until cabbage is tender.
- Stir in cooked rice and simmer uncovered for 5 minutes to absorb flavors.
- Taste and adjust seasoning. Serve hot with parsley or green onions if desired.