Grandpa's Kielbasa Sausage and Sauerkraut
This kielbasa sausage and sauerkraut is an easy meal idea your whole family will love. It’s made on the stovetop with precooked smoked sausage and served with your favorite sauerkraut for a fast meal you can have ready in about 30 minutes.
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Equipment
- 1 Dutch Oven
- 1 Kitchen Tongs
- 1 Wooden Spoon
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 kielbasa sausage sliced
- 1 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 medium yellow onion sliced
- 2 red bell peppers sliced
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 2 cups sauerkraut with juice
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- In a large skillet over medium-high heat, add the olive oil and sliced kielbasa.1 tbsp olive oil, 1 kielbasa sausage
- 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.1 tbsp unsalted butter, 1 medium yellow onion
- Add the sliced bell peppers, and continue to cook for 5 minutes until they are softened.2 red bell peppers
- Stir in the minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds.3 cloves garlic
- 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.2 cups sauerkraut
- Season with kosher salt and pepper to taste. Serve warm!1 tsp salt, 1 tsp black pepper