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Delicious browned and flavored kielbasa layered in a bed of savory sauerkraut, this is a meal that your entire family will love! It’s packed full of veggies and it’s ready to eat in less than 30 minutes!
Easy, one-skillet meals are a go-to around here because they are delicious and easy! Try out some more of my favorites like this unstuffed pepper skillet, this honey lime chicken, or this creamy chicken cacciatore!
What is Kielbasa and Sauerkraut?
Kielbasa is a commonly smoked sausage that is often used on skillet, sheet-pan, or crockpot meals! Really, you can pair this with just about anything and it will take the flavor up a notch! The sausage is browned to perfection creating a delicious and juicy protein for this recipe. I like to pair this kielbasa with sauerkraut. If you aren’t familiar with sauerkraut, it’s a finely shredded, pickled cabbage that has a distinct, sour flavor that is often paired with sausage and meat.
In this dish, I combined the kielbasa and sauerkraut with some peppers and onions to really bring out that delicious and unique flavor. The marriage of the two is absolutely delicious and savory! You can also change this up by adding different vegetables like green beans or potatoes! Serve this meal up with some delicious bread and you will be scraping every last bite off of your plate!
Ingredients to Make Kielbasa and Sauerkraut
This recipe is not only quick to put together but the ingredients list is short and sweet! Check out the recipe card at the bottom of the post for all of the exact measurements.
- Olive Oil: You will brown the sausage in olive oil. You can use vegetable if that’s what you have on hand!
- Polish Kielbasa: Slice up the kielbasa into 1/2 slices. Make sure that they are all similar in size so that they cook evenly.
- Butter: I used unsalted butter in this recipe.
- Yellow Onion: You can slice these up into large or small pieces, depending on your preference when you eat them.
- Bell Peppers: I used yellow and red peppers but you can use any color that you prefer!
- Garlic: Minced garlic adds the BEST flavor to this recipe!
- Sauerkraut: Don’t drain the sauerkraut!
- Salt and Pepper: Use these to flavor the dish as you desire!
How Do You Make Kielbasa and Sauerkraut?
This recipe is as easy as it is delicious! It takes less than 30 minutes from start to finish and is a super family-friendly meal! Once you brown up the meat and begin cooking, the delicious and savory scent will fill your kitchen and you will be dying to eat it!
- Brown Sausage: In a large skillet over medium-high heat, add the olive oil and sliced kielbasa.
- Flip: Saute the kielbasa pieces for 7-8 minutes until browned and cooked through. Flip pieces over about halfway through to brown both sides. Remove the kielbasa from the pan and set it aside.
- Cook the Onions: Return to the same skillet, and add the butter to melt over medium heat. Add the sliced onions, and brown for about 8 minutes until softened and browned. Be careful not to burn the onions.
- Add Peppers: Add the sliced bell peppers. Cook them for 5 minutes or until they are softened.
- Stir in Garlic: Stir in the minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
- Add in the Sauerkraut: Add the sauerkraut and cooked kielbasa to the onions and peppers. Cook for an additional 5 more minutes until the sauerkraut is warm and the sausage is heated through.
- Season and Serve: Season with kosher salt and pepper to taste. Serve warm!
Cooking Tips
- Can I Use a Non-Stick Skillet? Yes! If you are using a non-stick skillet then you can skip using olive oil and butter. However, I still like to use them because they introduce a delicious flavor to the kielbasa!
- Don’t Stir Too Often: If you stir it too frequently then it prevents your kielbasa from browning and cooking evenly.
- Size: The larger you cut your sausage. the longer it takes to cook. To make sure that it cooks evenly, stick to 1/2 inch slices.
How to Store Leftovers
If you have leftovers of this kielbasa and sauerkraut then call yourself lucky! This makes the best leftovers for lunch or dinner the next day!
- In the Fridge: Once your kielbasa and sauerkraut have cooled then place them in an airtight container and put them in your fridge. Leftovers will last 3-4 days.
- To Reheat: When you are ready to eat your leftovers, just warm them on the stove on medium heat until they are warmed through.
What to Serve With It
If you are wondering what side dishes to serve with your kielbasa and sauerkraut then don’t worry, I have come up with a bunch for you! These will complement this meal and leave you feeling full when you are finished. Plus, you can’t have too many sides at dinner time right? more is always better!
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Kielbasa and Sauerkraut
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 pkg Polish kielbasa (sliced into 1/2" pieces)
- 1 tbsp butter
- 1 medium yellow onion, sliced
- 2 bell peppers, sliced (any color)
- 2 tsp garlic, minced
- 2 cups sauerkraut, undrained
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large skillet over medium-high heat, add the olive oil and sliced kielbasa.
- Saute the kielbasa pieces for 7-8 minutes until browned and cooked through. Flip pieces over about halfway through to brown both sides. Remove the kielbasa from the pan and set it aside.
- Return to the same skillet, and add the butter to melt over medium heat. Add the sliced onions, and brown for about 8 minutes until softened and browned. Be careful not to burn the onions.
- Add the sliced bell peppers, and continue to cook for 5 minutes until they are softened.
- Stir in the minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
- Add the sauerkraut and cooked kielbasa to the onions and peppers. Cook for an additional 5 more minutes until the sauerkraut is warm and the sausage is heated through.
- Season with kosher salt and pepper to taste. Serve warm!
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
great dish and love that it only takes 30 mins, love these flavors and all in one pot too, thank you