Mike, Author at Life's A Tomato

Low-Carb Gumbo

We are cutting back on the number of carbs we are eating. Which means I had to find a still-great but lighter version of one of my favorite dishes, gumbo. This low-carb gumbo has most of the great ingredients you’d expect in a gumbo, minus a few that pack on the carbs, such as rice and flour (for the roux). Don’t expect to be disappointed, thinking the loss of all those carbs means a loss of flavor. This is an amazing gumbo, without the carbs.

That Little Something

You wouldn’t expect liquid smoke in a gumbo, and I know, some folk just think liquid smoke is evil, but without a roux, this low-carb gumbo needs something, and that hint of smoke is it. You can omit it if you like, but you’ll want to substitute something smoky. I recommend smoked salt as a substitution. If you use it instead, just leave out the kosher salt.

I like to use my good ole trusty Dutch oven to make this gumbo and pretty much darned near anything like it on my stovetop. It’s nice and big and sturdy. That extra weight helps it maintain and distribute heat perfectly. As an added bonus, it’s actually pretty easy to clean up too!

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If you aren’t counting your carbs and are craving a more traditional gumbo, check out my favorite recipe here. If you’re short on time, my quick fix gumbo is ready in no time!

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Low-Carb Gumbo

This low-carb gumbo has most of the great ingredients you’d expect in a gumbo, minus a few that pack on the carbs, such as rice and flour (for the roux).

Course Main

Cuisine American

Keyword gumbo

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 2

Total Time 2 15

Servings servings

Calories 588kcal

Author Based on a recipe from RouxBDoo’s Cajun and Creole Food Blog

Equipment

Dutch Oven

Ingredients

4 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 small onion diced
1 stalk celery diced
½ cup green bell pepper diced
1 tablespoon garlic minced
½ teaspoon Kosher salt
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
1 cup okra sliced (frozen is ok, just make sure it is fully defrosted before adding)
1 pound Andouille sausage cut into 1/4″ slices
1 small chicken roasted, skinned, boned, chopped
1 can Rotel diced tomatoes with green chiles spicy
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
½ teaspoon liquid smoke
6-8 cups chicken stock depending on how thick you like your gumbo
2 green onions diced
1 pound shrimp medium-sized, cleaned, deveined
1 tablespoon gumbo filé powder

Instructions

Melt the butter in a large pot over medium heat.
Add the onion and saute until starting to soften.
Add the celery, green bell pepper, garlic, salt, black pepper, cayenne pepper and Italian herbs.
Stir and saute until the vegetables soften.
Add the okra and cook until it is tender.
Add the Andouille and chicken.
Stir and let cook for 5 minutes.
Add the Rotel, Worcestershire, and liquid smoke. Stir.
Add in the chicken stock and bring mixture to a boil.
Reduce to a simmer and let simmer for 1 hour.
Stir in the green onions, shrimp, and filé powder.
Stir, add more salt and pepper, to taste, if needed, and let cook for 15 minutes or until the shrimp have turned pink and are cooked through.

Notes

This recipe is great made with rotisserie chicken.

Nutrition

Nutritional values are approximate.

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Fire-Eater Reverse-Seared Prime Rib

Oh pinch me. Just pinch me. I thought I was dreaming when I first took a bite of fire-eater reverse-seared prime rib. Beyond flavorful. Beefy. Juicy. Cooked perfectly even throughout. And just a hint of spicy from the fire-eater rub. Truly an epic dinner, and just enough for the two of us. And fortunately, this approach can easily be scaled to any size roast that will still fit on your grill.

What Is This Reverse-Searing Thing?

Reverse-searing requires that you cook the meat fully over a fairly low heat. This ensures that the meat cooks evenly. With high heat the outer edges will cook first, before the inside. Once the meat is almost done the grill is cranked to absolutely maximum temperature and the roast is then quickly seared on each side. This adds a great crust and grill flavor. This Fire-Eater Reverse-Seared Prime Rib is perfect.

Drippings

If you are hoping to get some drippings to make au jus to go with the roast, set an aluminum pan underneath the meat while cooking. You’ll have to use a pan that is only as big as the roast, as the drippings will burn if the pan is too close to the heat source. I didn’t have a pan that would work, so instead I made my just-as-good homemade au jus.

Get yourself a good set of grill tools for this prime rib and anything else you grill. You won’t regret the extra few bucks they cost over the cheap ones that you’re going to have to replace in a few years. I have had several sets of Weber tools for decades and have yet to replace a single one.

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Also try my grilled rib roast with gravy. Same idea, but not reverse-seared or as spicy but oh so good.

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Fire-Eater Reverse-Seared Prime Rib

Course Main

Cuisine American

Keyword prime rib, spicy

Prep Time 13

Cook Time 30

Total Time 13

Servings

Calories 1353kcal

Author Mike

Ingredients

4 pound Rib roast already tied
Fire-eater rub

Instructions

Rub the roast with the rub. If the bones have been cut from the roast but are tied back on, sprinkle some rub in between the meat and the bones.
Wrap in foil and place in the fridge for 12 hours.
The day of cooking, remove the roast from the foil and let sit at room temperature for 1 hour.
Fire up your grill for indirect 225 F cooking.
Place the roast over indirect heat and cook until the meat is within 10 degrees of your desired temperature. Desired temperatures for beef are below, so just subtract 10 from the one you want (Rare – 120 F, Medium Rare – 130 F, Medium – 140 F, Medium Well – 155 F, Well Done – 170 F).
Remove meat from grill and cover in foil while you crank up your grill as high as it’ll go, at least 500 F.
Return meat to grill over direct heat and sear on each side for 1 minute.
Remove, cover in foil and let rest 30 minutes before slicing and serving.

Notes

Cooking times will vary on the size of the roast. Count on around 20 minutes per pound, plus at least 30 minutes resting time. I made this on a gas grill because it’s easier to get it to a high enough temperature to sear the meat in the end. If you are using charcoal you’ll want to have a chimney or two of lit, hot coals on hand to help speed up the searing process.

Nutrition

Nutritional values are approximate.

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Bayou Sloppy Joes

It doesn’t take much to kick up a normal ole Sloppy Joe dish and make it something special. Add some bold Bayou-inspired flavors, take a bite, and you’ll be asking yourself why you didn’t make this a lot sooner. And there’s no reason to be shy with the hot sauce, either. I usually make a double batch of these Bayou Sloppy Joes and freeze some for later. It’s perfect for a quick lunch.

A Delicious Twist On The Classic

If you aren’t a big fan of hot sauce, just substitute a few splashes of Worcestershire sauce. No harm, no foul! These Bayou Sloppy Joes are great either way.

I like to use my good ole trusty Dutch oven to make these Sloppy Joes and pretty much darned near anything like it on my stovetop. It’s nice and big and sturdy. That extra weight helps it maintain and distribute heat perfectly. As an added bonus, it’s actually pretty easy to clean up too!

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Also try my Philly cheesesteak Sloppy Joes and my crazy-easy slow cooker Sloppy Joes!

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Bayou Sloppy Joes

I usually make a double batch of these Bayou Sloppy Joes and freeze some for later. It’s perfect for a quick lunch.

Course Main

Cuisine American

Keyword Cajun, sloppy Joes

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 45

Total Time 50

Servings servings

Calories 513kcal

Equipment

skillet

Ingredients

1 pound ground beef
1 cup sweet onion diced
1 cup green bell pepper diced
1 cup celery diced
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1 tablespoon white vinegar
½ teaspoon dry mustard
1 cup ketchup
1 tablespoon hot sauce plus more, to taste
kosher salt to taste
ground black pepper
4 hamburger buns toasted if desired

Instructions

Brown the ground beef in a large skillet over high heat.
Drain any excess fat.
Add all of the remaining ingredients except for the buns. Stir.
Reduce heat to a simmer, cover, and let simmer for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Stir in more hot sauce as desired.
Serve on buns.

Notes

I love to serve these sandwiches with tater tots or onion rings!

Nutrition

Nutritional values are approximate.

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Slow Cooker Lone Star State Chili

Nothing beats a big pot (er…. slow cooker) of chili slow cooking all day long on a cold day. This slow cooker Lone Star State chili is pretty much your standard fantastic, beefy, yummy chili. With plenty of kick, of course. Do not fear adding more jalapenos – they do mellow a bit as the chili cooks throughout the day. This is a great, easy chili.

Nice Chili With Nice Heat

For a nice twist on any recipe that uses canned diced tomatoes substitute fire-roasted diced tomatoes instead. They add so much more flavor than just ‘regular’ ole tomatoes. Especially to this slow cooker Lone Star State chili. If you’re lucky enough to live where there are good fresh tomatoes this time of year, put 3-4 onto the grill (or under the broiler) for a few minutes until they are nice and charred. Skin them, dice them and toss them into this chili for even more great tomato flavor.

Crock-Pot 7 Quart Oval Manual Slow Cooker, Stainless Steel (SCV700-S-BR)

Although it’s not a requirement, I prefer to brown any meats before I put them into the slow cooker. The browning adds color (of course) and a much better texture. And more flavor. In fact, I might just say it is a requirement!

Also try Roger Staubach’s chili-in-a-bag.

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Slow Cooker Lone Star State Chili

This slow cooker Lone Star State chili is pretty much your standard fantastic, beefy, yummy chili. With plenty of kick, of course. Do not fear adding more jalapenos – they do mellow a bit as the chili cooks throughout the day.

Course Main

Cuisine American

Keyword chili, crockpot, slow cooker

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 8

Total Time 8 15

Servings servings

Calories 520kcal

Author Mike

Equipment

Ingredients

¼ pound bacon diced
1 3 pound beef chuck cut into bite-sized cubes
1 stalk celery chopped
1 large carrot chopped
2 large sweet onions diced
6 cloves garlic minced
6 jalapenos seeded, diced
1 teaspoon kosher salt
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
4 tablespoons chili powder mild or hot, your call!
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon cumin
1 teaspoon brown sugar
1 28 ounce diced tomatoes use fire roasted for extra flavor
1 14 ounce beef broth

Instructions

Lightly brown the bacon and chuck in a large skillet.
Drain and transfer to a slow cooker set to low.
Add remaining ingredients.
Stir and cook 8 hours or until beef is tender, stirring occasionally. Add water if the chili gets too thick.

Notes

Great served with cornbread.

Nutrition

Nutritional values are approximate.

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Italian Meatballs and Gravy Grilled Country Style

Well, that does it for my search for the perfect meatballs and gravy. I’m done looking. These Italian meatballs and gravy, grilled country style, were absolutely fantastic. I used our Italian meatball recipe, which makes the best, tasty and tender meatballs you can find. We love them. I grilled them, but you can bake or smoke them instead. If you do grill your meatballs, use a skillet over the hot coals to make the gravy once the meatballs are done.

And as great as the meatballs were, the gravy is a new level of insanely tasty. Beef broth and coffee. Brilliant. And just a touch of garlic powder. Not only smooth, creamy, and tasty, but the gravy also has a really nice light coffee aroma.

The Perfect Combination

I served the grilled Italian meatballs and gravy grilled country style with our new favorite, creamy mashed cauliflower. You seriously cannot tell that you aren’t eating mashed potatoes, specially when they are covered in the fantastic country style gravy for the meatballs.

I recommend that you use a grill basket when making this dish if you decide to grill the meatballs. It makes cooking easier and you don’t have to worry about anything falling through the grates. And cleanup is easier too!

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I can’t recommend this dish enough. You can of course substitute your own meatball recipe, or use pre-cooked. You’ll want to try my Salisbury steak meatballs too.

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Italian Meatballs and Gravy Grilled Country Style

As great as these meatballs were, the gravy is a new level of insanely tasty. Beef broth and coffee. Brilliant. And just a touch of garlic powder. Not only smooth, creamy, and tasty, but the gravy also has a really nice light coffee aroma.

Course Main

Cuisine American

Keyword gravy, Italian, meatballs

Prep Time 12

Cook Time 1

Total Time 13

Servings servings

Calories 624kcal

Author Based on a recipe from The BBQ Pit Boys

Equipment

Saucepan

Ingredients

For the meatballs

2 pounds Italian meatballs I used our fantastic version, found here. Frozen pre-cooked meatballs can be used too.

For the gravy

4 tablespoons unsalted butter
4 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 Italian meatball crumbled
1 teaspoon garlic powder
¼ cup coffee brewed
2 cups beef broth

Instructions

For the meatballs

Cook the meatballs. I grilled ours over indirect heat for about 45 minutes. You can also bake them until done.
Serve with gravy.

For the gravy (for extra flavor, make the gravy in a skillet on the grill after the meatballs are done)

Melt the butter in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat.
Whisk in the flour and cook, stirring constantly, until the flour is cooked and the mixture is thick.
Add in the crumbled meatball, garlic powder, coffee, and broth. Stir.
Bring mixture to a boil, then reduce to a simmer, and let simmer, stirring often, until thickened.

Notes

The gravy is great over chicken fried steak or chicken, too.

Nutrition

Nutritional values are approximate.

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Breakfast Sausage Links on the Char-Broil Big Easy

Note: This recipe was developed using the Char-Broil Big Easy Oil-Less Fryer. If you are cooking using the Char-Broil Smoker-Roaster Grill you should cook with the lid open and the temperature set to High. You might also need to adjust the cooking time.

Sure, you can pan-fry sausages. Or bake them. But for truly moist breakfast sausage links that just pop in your mouth, cook them on your Char-Broil Big Easy®. Incredibly easy. No clean-up. Totally delicious. Breakfast sausage links on the Char-Broil Big Easy are a big win.

I was very happy with these sausages. I mean, sure, they’re just breakfast sausage links, but the casings get nice and crunchy while the meat stays very tender and juicy. They were really, really great. Surprisingly good, and all I had to do was lower them into my Big Easy® and hang out for about 15 minutes. Done.

Breakfast Sausage Links on the Char-Broil Big Easy

A Bunk Bed Basket Is A Must-Have

I cooked the sausage using the basket that comes with the Big Easy®. You can cook more using the bunk bed basket, but you won’t be able to double the amount since the bunk bed is a little smaller. Don’t try and cram the sausages in or they won’t cook consistently.

Char-Broil The Big Easy Bunk Bed Basket

Did you know you can make your entire breakfast on your Big Easy, not just sausage? Make bacon, breakfast cups and even eggs!

It’s always a good idea to keep a few spare grease trays on hand for your Char-Broil Big Easy.

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Love your Big Easy as much I love mine? Check out my Big Easy Add-Ons page and my free Big Easy eCookbook!

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Breakfast Sausage Links on the Char-Broil Big Easy®

Sure, you can pan-fry sausages. Or bake them. But for truly moist breakfast sausage links that just pop in your mouth, cook them on your Char-Broil Big Easy.

Course Side

Cuisine American

Keyword Big Easy, breakfast, Char-Broil, sausage

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 15

Total Time 20

Servings

Calories 1kcal

Author Mike

Equipment

Ingredients

1 12 ounce breakfast sausages links

Instructions

Fire up your Big Easy®.
Add the sausage links to the basket. Try not to crowd them.
Lower basket into cooker and cook 15-20 minutes or until done, 160 F.

Notes

You can use this same technique to cook sausage patties.

Nutrition

Nutritional values are approximate.

Char-Broil The Big Easy Bunk Bed Basket

Mango-Basil Dipping Sauce

I love using cocktail sauce for dipping boiled or grilled shrimp. When I don’t make my own I grab a bottle or two of cocktail sauce at the store. But there are times when you want something different. A different flavor than cocktail sauce, something fruity. Something without horseradish.

Bring On The Shrimp

This mango-basil dipping sauce is different. It has a fantastic tropical flavor, making it perfect for shrimp.

You can make other variations of this great mango-basil dipping sauce simply by substituting other fruits for the mango, such as papaya or pineapple. If you want a little kick to your sauce, add a bit of hot sauce (preferably something fruity, like a habanero sauce) or even some red pepper flakes. You can use different flavored hot sauces too, to come up with totally new versions of this dipping sauce. Cholula, one of my favorite hot sauces, makes this 5-pack that has all sorts of different flavored sauces.

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These little sauce dipping cups are great for serving this sauce. They’re easy to clean up, too. And they’re also great for dipping nuggets, tenders or even chicken wings.

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For the shrimp, I made a batch of copycat Bubba Gump shrimp on my Char-Broil Big Easy.

Also try my Delta Dippin’ sauce. It’s mighty yummy too!

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Mango-Basil Dipping Sauce

This mango-basil dipping sauce is different. It has a fantastic tropical flavor, making it perfect for shrimp.

Course Sauce

Cuisine American

Keyword dipping sauce, fruity, herbs

Prep Time 5

Total Time 5

Servings cup

Calories 267kcal

Equipment

Blender

Ingredients

2 small mangoes peeled and chopped
½ lemon zested, plus 1 teaspoon of the juice
1 teaspoon red wine vinegar
½ teaspoon kosher salt
ground white pepper
1-2 teaspoons dried basil crushed

Instructions

Place all ingredients in a blender and puree until smooth.

Notes

Stir before serving.

Nutrition

Nutritional values are approximate.

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Slow Cooker Delta Shrimp

The sauce on these slow cooker Delta shrimp is absolutely incredible. It’s another example of how simple Cajun-inspired ingredients can produce a fantastic dish. Although I used large Louisiana shrimp, you can easily substitute sliced Andouille sausage or chopped chicken pieces.

Canned Tomatoes Work In A Pinch

The original recipe for slow cooker Delta shrimp called for fresh, diced tomatoes, which are definitely not in season here right now. So I substituted the next-best-thing: canned fire-roasted diced tomatoes. They add much more flavor to the sauce than just ‘regular ole’ tomatoes. I recommend substituting fire-roasted tomatoes into any dish that calls for tomatoes if you can’t find fresh.

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Also try my slow cooker Delta sausage.

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Slow Cooker Delta Shrimp

The sauce on these slow cooker Delta shrimp is absolutely incredible. It’s another example of how simple Cajun-inspired ingredients can produce a fantastic dish.

Course Main

Cuisine American

Keyword crockpot, shrimp, slow cooker

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 4

Total Time 4 15

Servings servings

Calories 152kcal

Author Mike

Equipment

Ingredients

2 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 sweet onions chopped
1 cup celery chopped
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 cup water
14 ½ ounces diced tomatoes fire-roasted
1 green bell chopped
2 tablespoons chili powder
1 teaspoon sugar
1 pound shrimp medium-sized, peeled, deveined
rice cooked, for serving

Instructions

Melt butter in a large sauce pan over medium-high heat.
Add the onion and celery and cook until starting to soften.
Stir in the flour and allow to thicken.
Slowly add the water and stir.
Pour mixture into a slow cooker set to low.
Add the remaining ingredients except for the shrimp.
Stir and cook for 3 1/2 hours. If the sauce gets too thick add a bit more water and stir.
Add the shrimp and cook 30 more minutes.
Serve over hot cooked rice.

Notes

Use spicy Rotel instead of the tomatoes for a nice kicked-up version.

Nutrition

Nutritional values are approximate.

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Cheddar Cheese Soup

I’ve never been to Epcot. I really want to go, if for nothing else but the foods from the various places around the world. I might take in a few rides too, but I’m all about the food first. So since I haven’t been there I can’t really say for sure that this cheddar cheese soup is a copycat of the Canadian cheese soup you can get at the Le Cellier Steakhouse. I do know that this soup is crazy good, though. Heavenly good. Creamy. A bit smoky thanks to the bacon. And there’s just a slight kick of heat.

A Great Cheese Makes For Great Soup

I used the best white cheddar I could find to make this cheddar cheese soup, and although you can go with a cheap brand, I think a quality cheese can really make this dish, while a lesser one can just make it ‘ok’. So splurge on a good cheese and you’ll be glad you did.

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Also try my creamy pimento cheese soup.

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Cheddar Cheese Soup

This soup is crazy good. Heavenly good. Creamy. A bit smoky thanks to the bacon. A just a slight kick of heat.

Course Main

Cuisine American

Keyword cheddar, cheese, soup

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 1

Total Time 1 10

Servings

Calories 574kcal

Equipment

Ingredients

½ pound bacon chopped into 1/2-inch pieces
1 medium red onion chopped fine
3 ribs celery chopped fine
4 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 cup all-purpose flour
3 cups chicken stock
4 cups whole milk
1 pound white cheddar cheese grated
1 tablespoon hot sauce
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
½ cup beer
kosher salt to taste
ground black pepper to taste
green onions chopped, for garnish

Instructions

Add bacon to a large pot over medium-high heat. Cook, stirring often, until the bacon starts to brown, about 5 minutes.
Add the red onion, celery, and butter. Sauté until the onion softens, about 5 minutes.
Add the flour. Stir, and continue stirring for 4-5 minutes until the flour is cooked over medium heat.
Whisk in the chicken stock and bring to a boil. Boil for 1 minute then reduce heat to a simmer and cook for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Add milk. Bring to a simmer and continue to simmer slowly for 15 minutes.
Remove pot from the heat and stir in cheese, hot sauce, Worcestershire sauce, and salt and pepper to taste until the cheese is melted.
Stir in warm beer.
Serve garnished with chopped green onions if desired.

Notes

White cheddar cheese can be hard to find. You can substitute orange but of course the soup will have a slightly different color.

Nutrition

Nutritional values are approximate.

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Slow Cooker Spicy Kielbasa Cabbage Soup

It was one of those days. Too much to do, and just not enough time to put together a complicated meal. And worse, it was mighty cold out. Crazy bad cold And snowing. Crazy bad snowing. The best solution to my problems? This slow cooker spicy kielbasa cabbage soup. Yes, three ingredients. That’s it. Great Campbell’s spicy V8 flavor (you could substitute any V8 flavor that you love!), with yummy kielbasa sausage. Oh, and cabbage. It’s deceptively good, actually, and not what you might expect from something so easy. It’s perfect for a busy day.

Oh, That Delicious Broth!

I prefer to brown most meats before adding them to the slow cooker. It adds a bit of texture and color and better flavor, in my opinion. But you don’t have to brown the kielbasa for this slow cooker spicy kielbasa cabbage soup first. No matter how you do the sausage, the broth is going to make it taste great.

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Don’t let the ‘spicy’ part of the recipe name scare you. For us, at least, this soup did not come out overly spicy at all. The flavors mellow a bit as the soup cooks throughout the day. But one man’s mellow might be another man’s spicy.

Also try my slow cooker tortellini soup and you’ll love my slow cooker French onion soup.

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Slow Cooker Spicy Kielbasa Cabbage Soup

Don’t let the ‘spicy’ part scare you. For us, at least, this soup did not come out overly spicy at all. The flavors mellow a bit as the soup cooks throughout the day.

Course Main

Cuisine American

Keyword cabbage, crockpot, kielbasa, slow cooker, soup

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 8

Total Time 8 10

Servings -10 servings

Calories 15kcal

Author Mike

Equipment

Slow Cooker

Ingredients

½ head green cabbage shredded
1 64 ounce spicy V-8 vegetable juice
2 14 ounce Kielbasa sausages cut into 1/2" rounds (lightly browned in a skillet with a splash of oil, if desired)

Instructions

Add cabbage to bottom of slow cooker.
Add juice, followed by the sausage.
Cook on low for 8 hours, stirring every hour or so.

Notes

Nutritional values do not include the V-8.

Nutrition

Nutritional values are approximate.

Reynolds Kitchens Slow Cooker Liners, Regular (Fits 3-8 Quarts), 6 Count