Cajun Cabbage Jambalaya with Ground Beef and Sausage
This one-pot Cajun Cabbage Jambalaya is loaded with spicy sausage, savory ground beef, and tender cabbage, all simmered with rice and bold Creole flavor. A comforting Southern meal that's perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
- - 1 lb ground beef
- - 1/2 lb smoked sausage Andouille, sliced
- - 1 tbsp olive oil if needed
- - 1 medium onion diced
- - 1 green bell pepper diced
- - 2 cloves garlic minced
- - 2 cups chopped green cabbage
- - 1 (14.5 oz) can diced tomatoes
- - 1 (8 oz) can tomato sauce
- - 1 cup long-grain white rice
- - 2 cups beef broth or water
- - 1 tsp Cajun seasoning or more to taste
- - 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
- - Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large skillet or Dutch oven, brown the ground beef and sliced sausage over medium heat. Drain excess grease if needed.
- Add diced onion, bell pepper, and garlic. Sauté for 3–4 minutes until soft.
- Stir in the chopped cabbage and cook until slightly wilted, about 5 minutes.
- Add diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, Cajun seasoning, paprika, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
- Add the rice and pour in beef broth. Stir to combine.
- Cover and reduce heat to low. Simmer for 20–25 minutes or until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed. Stir occasionally.
- Fluff with a fork and serve hot.
Notes
- Use hot sausage for extra spice.
- For lower carbs, replace rice with cauliflower rice and cook uncovered.
- Leftovers taste even better the next day!
- For lower carbs, replace rice with cauliflower rice and cook uncovered.
- Leftovers taste even better the next day!