Fried Cabbage with Kielbasa

Ingredients

• 4 strips thick-cut bacon, cut into lardons
• 1 tbsp vegetable oil
• 1 lb kielbasa, sliced
• 1 yellow onion, finely chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 small head green cabbage, cored and roughly chopped
• ½ tsp salt
• ½ tsp black pepper
• ½ tsp smoked paprika
• ½ tsp ground cumin
• 1 tbsp tomato paste
• 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth

Instructions

1. Prep Ingredients:

   • Cut bacon into lardons and slice the kielbasa.
   • Finely chop the onion and mince the garlic.
   • Core and roughly chop the cabbage.

2. Cook Bacon:

   • Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat.
   • Add the bacon and cook until golden brown. Remove from skillet and set aside.

3. Cook Kielbasa:

   • In the same skillet, add vegetable oil and sliced kielbasa. Cook until browned, about 5 minutes. Remove from skillet and set aside.

4. Cook Vegetables:

   • Reduce heat to medium and add the chopped onion and minced garlic to the skillet. Cook for 1 minute.
   • Add the chopped cabbage and cook for 3 minutes, stirring occasionally.

5. Season & Simmer:

   • Stir in salt, black pepper, smoked paprika, ground cumin, and tomato paste.
   • Pour in the chicken broth, cover the skillet, and reduce heat to low. Simmer for 15 minutes until the cabbage is tender-crisp.

6. Finish & Serve:

   • Uncover the skillet and return the cooked kielbasa and bacon to the pan. Stir well and simmer uncovered for an additional 5 minutes.
   • Serve hot and enjoy!