Name: Creamy Keto Kielbasa and Sauerkraut
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Ingredients: 1 cup onion (chopped); 1 large green bell pepper (diced); 1 Tbsp butter; 1 Tbsp vegetable oil; 1 pkg kielbasa (10-14 oz, sliced); 2 cups sauerkraut (drained and squeezed to remove extra liquid); 1 cup sour cream (full fat); 1-2 Tbsp yellow mustard; Garnish- green onions (optional)

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Keto kielbasa is a fantastic way to serve up a low-carb dinner that is quick and easy. Our version combines Polish sausage and sauerkraut with a sour cream sauce that's so delicious and comforting! You can get this one pan skillet meal on the table in less than 30 minutes.

You'll love this keto kielbasa recipe!

One of my favorite childhood dinners combined kielbasa and sauerkraut. It was a recipe of my mom's that became the inspiration for this dish. I remember eating her version stuffed inside a pita, like a warm sandwich, rich and creamy.

This is a low carb version of that creamy comforting recipe eaten from a bowl (it's way more fun to eat from a bowl than a plate). This would also be great with low carb toast on the side, or serve it with roasted radishes, or a simple green salad. Or perhaps a hearty soup like broccoli cheddar.

How many carbs are in Kielbasa?

Keeping an eye on the carbs in the polish sausage (kielbasa) you purchase is critical. Most kielbasa brands range between 1 net carb-3 net carbs per serving. While most meat straight out of the package is zero net carbs, smoked sausages and pre-seasoned sausages require a closer look at the label because of the extra added ingredients.

For instance, the most popular grocery store kielbasa is probably Hillshire Farms Polska Kielbasa, which has 3 net carbs per 2 oz serving. Maybe that doesn't sound too bad until you also read that their recipe includes corn syrup. Whereas Kroger's Simply Organic brand of Kielbasa has 1 net carb per 2 oz serving and no corn syrup.

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Ingredients list

onion - white, sweet, or red onion would all work
green bell pepper - feel free to use other colored bell peppers like orange, yellow, or red
butter - you could use oil instead but that buttery flavor adds something extra
kielbasa Polish sausage - Polish sausage is precooked pork sausage, you can also buy turkey Polish sausage. This is sometimes called kielbasa or Polska kielbasa, they all refer to the same type of pre-cooked sausage.
sauerkraut - whatever your favorite brand is that doesn't add sugar
sour cream - full fat is recommended for a keto program, this is what gives the dish a creamy rich flavor. Full fat Greek yogurt would be tasty too but sour cream is what they'd in Poland.
yellow mustard - Dijon or stone ground can be used
Garnish- green onions (optional) for extra color

The full recipe and ingredients list are down in the recipe card, this is a summary of what you'll need and what you can substitute.

How to cook low carb Polish sausage

Heat a large skillet over medium high heat. Add the butter.

Add veggies and sausage. Immediately add the vegetables and sausage slices to the pan and cook for 6-7 minutes, or until it's starting to brown and the veggies have softened.

Add in the sauerkraut and stir to combine. Cook the entire dish for another minute or two until the kraut warms up.

Add the sour cream and mustard, mix it in with the other ingredients. Heat everything until warm.

Recipe notes

You can rinse the sauerkraut if preferred, it's totally up to you. I like the briny flavor and don't rinse it before cooking.
This is delicious without the sour cream too for a dairy free version.
In the summer months, try this recipe out with grilled kielbasa. Simply toss it on the grill for a few minutes per side, then slice and add it into your pan after you saute your veggies.

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Creamy Keto Kielbasa and Sauerkraut

Jenni Cole

A 20 minute skillet keto kielbasa and sauerkraut dinner with Polish sausage, vegetables, sour cream, and kraut. Serve it in a bowl or wrapped up in a low carb tortilla.

4.59 from 62 votes

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 10

Total Time 20

Course Dinner

Servings servings

Calories 530 kcal

Ingredients

1 cup onion chopped
1 large green bell pepper diced
1 tablespoon butter
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 pkg kielbasa 10-14 oz, sliced
2 cups sauerkraut drained and squeezed to remove extra liquid
1 cup sour cream full fat
1-2 tablespoon yellow mustard
Garnish- green onions optional

Instructions

Melt the butter and oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Immediately add the onion, green pepper, and sausage slices and cook until the sausage starts to brown anad the vegetables soften.
Add the drained sauerkraut and stir until heated.
Mix in the sour cream and prepared mustard and heat 1-2 more minutes until it's all heated through. Enjoy!

Notes

Be sure to buy a sauerkraut without added sugar and check the carbs on the grocery store kielbasa brands. We used Hemplers, which is a local PNW brand found in grocery stores here.

Your favorite kind of mustard should work whether that's Dijon, regular yellow mustard, or brown deli mustard. Add 1 tablespoon to start and mix that in if you want to make sure your mustard doesn't overpower the recipe.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 530kcalCarbohydrates: 9gProtein: 15gFat: 45gSaturated Fat: 19gPolyunsaturated Fat: 22gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 116mgSodium: 1750mgFiber: 4gSugar: 4g

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