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.
Ingredients
- •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
- 1In a large pot over medium, melt butter with olive oil. Once the butter has melted, add onions and saute until they begin to soften and turn translucent; about 5 minutes. Add the garlic and cook for 1 additional minute.
- 2Add potatoes, sausage, salt, oregano, and pepper. Stir and cook until sausage begins to brown, about 5 minutes.
- 3Transfer the entire pot to a 5-quart or larger slow cooker and cover with 1/4 cup water.
- 4Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours. For the last 30 minutes of cooking, stir in the cabbage and red bell peppers.
- 5Once the cabbage and peppers are tender, serve warm. Ideally, beside a pint of Guinness.
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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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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