Cajun Corned Beef & Sausage Skillet (Printable version)
Zesty one-pan meal with corned beef, smoked sausage, and vegetables in Cajun spices
# What You'll Need:
→ Meats
01 - 7 oz corned beef, cut into bite-sized strips
02 - 7 oz smoked sausage (andouille or kielbasa), sliced
→ Vegetables
03 - 1 cup sweet corn kernels (fresh, canned, or thawed frozen)
04 - 1 medium red bell pepper, diced
05 - 1 medium green bell pepper, diced
06 - 1 small red onion, finely chopped
07 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
→ Spices & Seasonings
08 - 2 tsp Cajun seasoning
09 - 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
10 - 1/4 tsp black pepper
11 - 1/4 tsp salt (adjust to taste)
→ Other
12 - 2 tbsp olive oil
13 - 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley (for garnish)
14 - Lemon wedges, to serve (optional)
# How to Prepare:
01 - Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
02 - Add sliced smoked sausage to the hot skillet. Cook for 3–4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until lightly browned and edges are crisp.
03 - Add chopped onions and minced garlic to the skillet. Sauté for 2 minutes until fragrant and onions begin to soften.
04 - Stir in diced red and green bell peppers. Cook for 3 minutes until just tender-crisp, maintaining their vibrant color.
05 - Add corned beef strips and sweet corn kernels. Sprinkle evenly with Cajun seasoning, smoked paprika, black pepper, and salt.
06 - Toss everything together thoroughly. Cook for another 5–7 minutes, stirring often, until all components are heated through and flavors have melded.
07 - Taste the mixture and adjust seasoning if needed. Remove from heat, garnish generously with chopped fresh parsley, and serve immediately with lemon wedges on the side.
# Expert advice:
01 -
- Everything cooks in one pan, which means less cleanup and more time for actually eating
- The Cajun seasoning transforms simple ingredients into something that tastes like it came from a restaurant kitchen
02 -
- Do not skip the smoked paprika because it is what ties the corned beef and sausage together
- Cajun seasoning varies wildly between brands, so start with less and add more as you go
03 -
- Cut your corned beef and vegetables into similar-sized pieces so everything cooks at the same rate
- Have all your ingredients prepped before you start cooking because this moves fast once the pan is hot