Vienna Beef Polish Sausage Skillet

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-03 · Updated 2026-04-03

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A smoky, spicy skillet of Vienna Beef Polish sausage, caramelized onions, and tangy sauerkraut, perfect for a hearty meal. This Eastern European-inspired beef recipe, ready in about 50 minutes, pairs Vienna Beef Polish sausage, Onion, Sausage links for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 420 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 20 min Cook: 30 min Serves 4 Eastern European cuisine 420 cal/serving

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Ingredients

12 oz Vienna Beef Polish sausage
1 cup diced Onion
12 oz Sausage links
1 cup Sauerkraut
1/2 cup Beef broth
2 minced Garlic cloves
1/2 tsp Caraway seeds
1 tbsp Apple cider vinegar
4 slices Rye bread

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Instructions

Step 1: In a skillet, cook sausage over medium heat until browned, about 5 minutes. Add onion and garlic, sauté for 5 minutes until softened.
Step 2: Stir in sauerkraut, beef broth, caraway seeds, and vinegar. Simmer for 10 minutes until slightly thickened.
Step 3: Serve the sausage mixture over warm rye bread, spooning the sauce over the top.