Cajun Corned Beef & Sausage Skillet (Printable)

Quick zesty skillet with Cajun-spiced corned beef, smoky sausage, corn and peppers

# 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:

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

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • The way smoky sausage and tender corned beef play off sweet corn and peppers creates this incredible balance of flavors
  • Everything happens in one pan so you get maximum taste with minimum cleanup
  • The Cajun seasoning builds layers of warmth that sneak up on you in the best way
02 -
  • Dont rush the initial sausage browning step since those caramelized spots are where so much flavor lives
  • Cajun seasoning blends vary wildly in saltiness so always taste before adding more salt at the end
  • The corned beef can get tough if overcooked so add it last and just let it heat through
03 -
  • Let the skillet sit undisturbed for a minute between stirs near the end to develop tiny crispy bits on the bottom
  • Room temperature ingredients cook more evenly so pull everything out of the fridge about 20 minutes before you start

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