Cajun Corned Beef & Sausage Skillet (Printable)

Quick zesty skillet with corned beef, smoky sausage, sweet corn, and peppers 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 (store-bought or homemade)
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 for serving (optional)

# How To Make It:

01 - Pour olive oil into a large skillet and heat over medium-high heat until shimmering.
02 - Add sliced smoked sausage to the hot pan and cook for 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until lightly browned.
03 - Stir in chopped onion and minced garlic; sauté for 2 minutes until fragrant and softened.
04 - Add diced red and green bell peppers to the skillet and cook for 3 minutes until just tender.
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 and cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring often, until heated through and flavors have melded.
07 - Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Remove from heat, garnish with fresh parsley, and serve hot with lemon wedges if desired.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • Ready in 30 minutes but tastes like it simmered all afternoon
  • The Cajun seasoning creates this incredible crust on everything it touches
  • Clean up is literally one pan
02 -
  • Dont crowd the pan or everything will steam instead of getting those gorgeous browned bits
  • Let the Cajun seasoning toast slightly in the oil for the best flavor development
03 -
  • Cut your corned beef against the grain for the most tender bites
  • Leftovers make an incredible breakfast hash with a fried egg on top