My uncle makes this every winter and it never disappoints. With just 4 ingredients, it is the perfect cheap and filling weeknight dinner

My uncle Earl has been making this simple sausage and cabbage supper every winter for as long as I can remember. He’s a practical Midwestern farm boy at heart, and he likes meals that are cheap, filling, and don’t keep him tied to the stove. This slow cooker version is just four ingredients, but it tastes like you fussed over it all afternoon. The smoked sausage seasons the cabbage and potatoes as everything simmers together into a cozy, brothy one-pot meal that’ll warm you clear through on a cold weeknight.

This dish is hearty enough to stand on its own, but it’s lovely with a slice of buttered rye or crusty white bread to soak up the savory broth. A simple side of applesauce or a crisp green salad adds a little freshness alongside the rich sausage and tender cabbage. If you like, put out some mustard or a splash of cider vinegar at the table so folks can brighten up their bowls to taste.

Servings: 4–6