Cajun Corned Beef & Sausage Skillet (Printable)

Zesty Cajun skillet with corned beef, smoked sausage, peppers and sweet corn ready in 30 minutes.

# 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

→ Other

12 - 2 tbsp olive oil
13 - 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley for garnish
14 - Lemon wedges for serving

# How To Make It:

01 - Warm olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
02 - Add smoked sausage slices to the hot pan. Cook for 3 to 4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until edges are lightly browned and fat begins to render.
03 - Stir in chopped onions and minced garlic. Sauté for 2 minutes until fragrant, translucent, and softened.
04 - Add diced red and green bell peppers to the skillet. Cook for 3 minutes, stirring frequently, until vegetables are just tender-crisp.
05 - Add corned beef strips and sweet corn kernels. Sprinkle Cajun seasoning, smoked paprika, black pepper, and salt evenly over the mixture.
06 - Toss all ingredients together thoroughly. Cook for 5 to 7 minutes, stirring often, until everything is heated through and flavors have melded.
07 - Taste the skillet and adjust seasoning with additional salt or Cajun spice if needed.
08 - Remove from heat. Scatter fresh parsley over the top and serve immediately with lemon wedges on the side.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Everything cooks in one pan so cleanup is virtually nonexistent
  • The corned beef adds incredible depth without hours of prep work
  • Its spicy, smoky, and sweet all at the same time
02 -
  • Dont crowd the pan or everything will steam instead of getting those nice browned bits
  • The corned beef is already salty so taste before adding extra salt
  • A splash of water or broth helps deglaze the pan if things start sticking
03 -
  • Cut all your ingredients before you start cooking since this comes together fast
  • Let the sausage get some color before moving on to the next step

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