Dirty Cabbage Recipe
A bold, smoky, and hearty one-pot dirty cabbage recipe made with ground beef, andouille sausage, Cajun spices, and tender braised cabbage. This Southern-inspired comfort dish is rich, flavorful, and perfect for an easy weeknight dinner.
Equipment
- Dutch oven
Ingredients
Fats & Base
- 1 tablespoon Olive oil
Proteins
- 1 pound Ground beef
- 12 ounces Andouille sausage links (fully cooked, sliced)
Aromatics
- 1 cup Onion (chopped)
- ½ cup Sweet red pepper (chopped)
- ½ cup Green pepper (chopped)
- ¼ cup Celery (chopped)
- 1 tablespoon Garlic (minced)
Main Veggie
- 1 medium Cabbage (shredded)
Seasonings
- 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 1 teaspoon Smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon Black pepper
- ½ teaspoon Cayenne pepper
- ¼ teaspoon Crushed red pepper flakes
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat and brown the ground beef until fully cooked, breaking it into crumbles. Drain excess fat and set aside.
- In the same pot, add sliced andouille sausage and cook until browned and slightly crispy. Remove and set aside with the beef.
- Add onion, red pepper, green pepper, and celery to the pot. Cook until softened, then stir in minced garlic and cook briefly until fragrant.
- Add shredded cabbage and all seasonings. Stir well to coat the cabbage evenly in spices.
- Return beef and sausage to the pot, cover, and simmer on low until cabbage is tender and flavors are well combined. Stir occasionally and serve hot.
Notes
Browning the meat adds deep flavor, so do not skip it. Adjust spice levels by reducing cayenne or red pepper flakes. Leftovers store well and often taste even better the next day. Add broth if the mixture becomes too dry while cooking.