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Traditional Bavarian meal featuring sausages, potatoes, cabbage, and mustard served on a checkered tablecloth.
Slow Cooker~260 minComplexity

Slow Cooker Sausage, Cabbage, and Potatoes

This Slow Cooker Sausage, Cabbage, and Potatoes provides 21g protein and 381 calories per serving — a lighter option for caloric-controlled phases. Quick prep yields 4 complete servings that reheat reliably for lunch or dinner. Works well for maintaining muscle while in a deficit when paired with higher-protein meals.

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Ingredients

4 servings
  • Unsalted Butter(30g)
  • Olive oil(30g)

    Regular (not extra-virgin) olive oil for high-heat cooking. EVOO for dressings.

  • Yellow Onion
  • Garlic(240g)
  • Potato, Yukon Gold
  • Sausage, Turkey, Smoked(340g)
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
  • Oregano, Dried(8g)
  • 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1/4 cup water
  • Cabbage, Green(1200g)
  • Red Peppers, Roasted, Jarred(240g)

Instructions

  1. 1Melt the butter with the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat, about 2–3 minutes until foaming. Add the onion and sauté until translucent and beginning to soften, 5–7 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  2. 2Add the garlic and cook over medium heat for 1 minute until fragrant.
  3. 3Slice the smoked turkey sausage into rounds and add to the pot along with the diced potatoes, dried oregano, salt, and pepper. Cook over medium-high heat for 5–7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sausage begins to brown on the edges.
  4. 4Transfer the entire pot contents to a 5-quart or larger slow cooker. Add 1/4 cup water, stir, cover, and cook on low for 6–8 hours until the potatoes are fork-tender.
  5. 5In the last 30 minutes of cooking, stir in the chopped cabbage and the roasted red peppers. Cover and continue cooking until the cabbage is tender and wilted.
  6. 6Divide the sausage, cabbage, and potato mixture evenly into 4 airtight containers while hot. Cool to room temperature, then seal and refrigerate for up to 4 days.

Nutrition — Per Serving

381

calories

21g

protein

22g

fat

Carbohydrates
45g
Saturated fat
4.1g
Sodium
1676 mg
Dietary fiber
11.1g

4 servings per batch · ~522g each

Macro data sourced from USDA FoodData Central

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Common questions

How much protein does Slow Cooker Sausage, Cabbage, and Potatoes have per serving?

Each serving contains 21g of protein and 381 calories with 22g fat and 45g carbs. This is a more carb-forward meal with balanced protein and fat components.

How long does Slow Cooker Sausage, Cabbage, and Potatoes take to prep?

Quick prep time produces 4 servings per batch, giving you several days of ready-to-eat dinners in one cooking session. The slow cooker handles most of the work after vegetables and sausage are added.

Is Slow Cooker Sausage, Cabbage, and Potatoes good for muscle gain?

At 381 calories and 21g protein per serving, this recipe works best as a carb-supporting side during muscle gain phases rather than a standalone high-protein meal. Pair it with an additional protein source to reach daily protein targets.

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