Description
This Sausage, Cabbage & Sweet Potato Stew is a warm, comforting one-pot meal that’s perfect for any day of the week. Featuring tender purple cabbage, sweet potato, and uncured Polish beef sausage simmered in a flavorful chicken stock with hints of apple cider vinegar and green onion, this stew comes together quickly and can be prepared using the Instant Pot, Crockpot, or stovetop. It’s a gluten-free, dairy-free, and Whole30-friendly dish that offers a hearty and nutritious option for a cozy meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Vegetables
- 1 medium yellow onion, thinly sliced
- 6 cups thinly sliced purple cabbage
- 2 cups chopped sweet potato (skin on is fine)
- 2 tablespoons thinly sliced green onion
Meats
- 2 pounds uncured nitrate/nitrite-free Polish beef sausage, chopped
Liquids & Seasonings
- 1 quart chicken stock
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
Instructions
- Prepare the ingredients: Thinly slice the yellow onion and purple cabbage. Chop the sweet potatoes into bite-sized pieces and slice the green onions. Chop the uncured nitrate/nitrite-free Polish beef sausage into chunks.
- Sauté the onion and sausage (if using stovetop or Instant Pot): Using the sauté function on an Instant Pot or a large pot on the stovetop, cook the chopped sausage and sliced onions until the sausage is browned and the onions are translucent, about 5-7 minutes.
- Add the remaining ingredients: Add the thinly sliced purple cabbage, chopped sweet potatoes, kosher salt, chicken stock, and apple cider vinegar to the pot. Stir to combine all ingredients thoroughly.
- Cook the stew: If using Instant Pot, seal the lid and pressure cook on high for 10 minutes, then allow natural release for 10 minutes before opening. If using Crockpot, cook on low for 6-7 hours or on high for 3-4 hours until vegetables are tender. If cooking on stovetop, cover the pot and simmer on low heat for 30-40 minutes or until sweet potatoes are tender.
- Finish and serve: Stir in the thinly sliced green onions. Adjust seasoning with extra salt if needed. Serve hot and enjoy your comforting stew.
Notes
- This stew is naturally gluten-free, dairy-free, and Whole30 compliant.
- You can prepare this recipe in three different ways: Instant Pot, Crockpot, or stovetop, depending on your preference and available equipment.
- Using nitrate/nitrite-free sausage reduces preservatives and enhances the stew’s natural flavors.
- The apple cider vinegar adds a nice tang that balances the richness of the sausage and sweetness of the potatoes.
- Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 4 days and often taste even better the next day.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 512
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 850 mg
- Fat: 35 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 27 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 27 g
- Cholesterol: 106 mg
