Irish Sausage & Cabbage Stew

by

Irish Sausage & Cabbage Stew

Comforting and Hearty One-Pot Meal

This Irish Sausage & Cabbage Stew is the ultimate cozy comfort food. It’s packed with juicy pork sausages, tender cabbage, and flavorful broth—perfect for chilly evenings or when you’re craving something rich and soul-warming.

Ingredients

  • • 6 pork sausages (Irish-style or bratwurst)
  • • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • • 1 onion, sliced
  • • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • • 3 carrots, cut into large chunks
  • • 3 cups green cabbage, chopped
  • • 3 cups beef or chicken broth
  • • ½ cup dark beer (optional, adds depth of flavor)
  • • 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
  • • ½ tsp salt
  • • ½ tsp black pepper
  • • ½ tsp dried thyme
  • • 2 bay leaves

Instructions

  • • In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat olive oil over medium heat. Brown the sausages on all sides, about 5–6 minutes. Remove and set aside.

  • • In the same pot, sauté the sliced onions for 2–3 minutes until soft. Add garlic and cook for another 30 seconds.

  • • Add carrots and chopped cabbage. Stir well and cook for 3–4 minutes to slightly soften.

  • • Pour in broth, dark beer (if using), and Worcestershire sauce. Season with salt, pepper, thyme, and add bay leaves.

  • • Return sausages to the pot. Bring stew to a simmer. Cover and cook for 30–35 minutes, until veggies are tender and sausages are cooked through.

  • • Discard bay leaves before serving. Ladle into bowls and serve with crusty bread or mashed potatoes.

Optional Add-Ons

  • • Spicy twist: Add a pinch of red pepper flakes or spicy mustard for heat.
  • • Extra richness: Stir in a tablespoon of butter or a splash of cream before serving.
  • • Make it heartier: Add cubed potatoes for a thicker, stew-like texture.

Nutrition Info (Est.)

Servings: 4–6 | Calories: ~420 kcal per serving | Prep Time: 10 mins | Cook Time: 40 mins | Total Time: 50 mins

Leave a Comment