Stir-Fried Sausage with Vegetables (Sausage Yachae Bokkeum—소세지 야채 볶음) is a comforting, familiar dish that feels instantly at home on the table. Juicy sausages are stir-fried with crisp bell peppers, carrots, and onions, then coated in a glossy ketchup-based glaze that’s sweet, savory, and lightly tangy—simple flavors that always work.
Ready in about 30 minutes, this one-pan sausage stir-fry is easy enough for busy evenings yet satisfying enough to feel complete. In Korean home cooking, it’s a go-to dish thanks to its approachable flavors, vibrant colors, and flexibility—you can use cocktail sausages, sliced franks, or whatever sausage you already have on hand. Whether served with rice, tucked into a lunchbox, or enjoyed as a casual snack alongside drinks, this stir-fried sausage with vegetables delivers nostalgic comfort with minimal effort.
Ingredients
Servings
2
Main Ingredients
- 10.6 oz (300 g) cocktail sausages
- 1 onion (200 g), bite-sized
- 1 red bell pepper (100 g), bite-sized
- 1 yellow bell pepper (100 g), bite-sized
- ½ head of broccoli (150 g), bite-sized
- 3 garlic cloves (12 g), minced
- 10.6 oz (300 g) cocktail sausages
- 1 onion (200 g), bite-sized
- 1 red bell pepper (100 g), bite-sized
- 1 yellow bell pepper (100 g), bite-sized
- ½ head of broccoli (150 g), bite-sized
- 3 garlic cloves (12 g), minced
Sauce / Seasoning
- 1 tsp (6 g) salt
- 6 Tbsp (90 g) ketchup
- 1 Tbsp (15 g) steak sauce
- ½ Tbsp (10 g) oyster sauce
- 1 Tbsp (20 g) sriracha sauce
- 2 Tbsp (40 g) corn syrup
- 1 Tbsp (12 g) sugar
- 1 tsp (6 g) salt
- 6 Tbsp (90 g) ketchup
- 1 Tbsp (15 g) steak sauce
- ½ Tbsp (10 g) oyster sauce
- 1 Tbsp (20 g) sriracha sauce
- 2 Tbsp (40 g) corn syrup
- 1 Tbsp (12 g) sugar
Finishing Touch
- ¼ tsp (0.6 g) black pepper
- ¼ tsp (0.6 g) black pepper
Instructions
- Cut the onion, red bell pepper, and yellow bell pepper into bite-sized pieces. Cut the broccoli into bite-sized florets.
- Score the cocktail sausages with shallow cuts (straight, crisscross, or octopus-style).
- In a small bowl, mix together ketchup, steak sauce, oyster sauce, sriracha, corn syrup, and sugar to make the sauce.
- Bring a pot of water to a boil with a pinch of salt. Blanch the broccoli briefly, then drain and set aside.
- In the same boiling water, blanch the sausages for about 30 seconds, then remove and set aside.
- Heat oil in a wok or large pan over medium heat. Add minced garlic and stir-fry until fragrant.
- Add the onion and cook until it becomes translucent.
- Add the blanched sausages and stir-fry for about 1 minute, until the cuts open up.
- Add the red and yellow bell peppers, then stir-fry for another minute.
- Pour in the prepared sauce and stir-fry over high heat until the sauce thickens slightly and coats the ingredients evenly.
- Sprinkle black pepper, mix briefly, then turn off the heat.
- Add the blanched broccoli and toss lightly to combine everything well.
- Transfer to a serving plate and enjoy while hot.
- Cut the onion, red bell pepper, and yellow bell pepper into bite-sized pieces. Cut the broccoli into bite-sized florets.
- Score the cocktail sausages with shallow cuts (straight, crisscross, or octopus-style).
- In a small bowl, mix together ketchup, steak sauce, oyster sauce, Sriracha, corn syrup, and sugar to make the sauce.
- Bring a pot of water to a boil with a pinch of salt. Blanch the broccoli briefly, then drain and set aside.
- In the same boiling water, blanch the sausages for about 30 seconds, then remove and set aside.
- Heat oil in a wok or large pan over medium heat. Add minced garlic and stir-fry until fragrant.
- Add the onion and cook until it becomes translucent.
- Add the blanched sausages and stir-fry for about 1 minute, until the cuts open up.
- Add the red and yellow bell peppers, then stir-fry for another minute.
- Pour in the prepared sauce and stir-fry over high heat until the sauce thickens slightly and coats the ingredients evenly.
- Sprinkle black pepper, mix briefly, then turn off the heat.
- Add the blanched broccoli and toss lightly to combine everything well.
- Transfer to a serving plate and enjoy while hot.
Watch and Follow Along
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Why You'll Love this Recipe
- Comforting and familiar flavors – This stir-fried sausage with vegetables is made with simple, everyday ingredients that come together into a cozy, nostalgic dish—exactly the kind of food that feels familiar and comforting from the first bite.
- Comforting and familiar flavors – This stir-fried sausage with vegetables is made with simple, everyday ingredients that come together into a cozy, nostalgic dish—exactly the kind of food that feels familiar and comforting from the first bite.
- Colorful and crowd-pleasing – The sweet-savory ketchup glaze softens the vegetables and ties everything together, making the dish visually vibrant and surprisingly appealing even to picky eaters. It’s one of those meals that disappears quickly from the plate.
- Colorful and crowd-pleasing – The sweet-savory ketchup glaze softens the vegetables and ties everything together, making the dish visually vibrant and surprisingly appealing even to picky eaters. It’s one of those meals that disappears quickly from the plate.
- Enjoyed by kids and adults alike – While it’s especially popular with kids, adults love it too. The balanced sweetness and savory depth make it versatile enough to serve as a casual snack, a side dish, or even a light appetizer alongside drinks.
- Enjoyed by kids and adults alike – While it’s especially popular with kids, adults love it too. The balanced sweetness and savory depth make it versatile enough to serve as a casual snack, a side dish, or even a light appetizer alongside drinks.
- Quick and low-effort – Ready in about 30 minutes, this recipe requires minimal prep and just one pan after slicing the ingredients. It’s an easy, stress-free option for busy evenings when you still want something homemade and satisfying.
- Quick and low-effort – Ready in about 30 minutes, this recipe requires minimal prep and just one pan after slicing the ingredients. It’s an easy, stress-free option for busy evenings when you still want something homemade and satisfying.
- Flexible and practical – Serve it with rice, pack it into lunchboxes, or enjoy it on its own. It keeps well in the fridge and reheats nicely, making it a convenient make-ahead dish for the week.
- Flexible and practical – Serve it with rice, pack it into lunchboxes, or enjoy it on its own. It keeps well in the fridge and reheats nicely, making it a convenient make-ahead dish for the week.
- Budget-friendly and adaptable – Made with affordable ingredients you likely already have, this dish is easy to customize. Swap in different vegetables or sausages to suit your taste or use up what’s in the fridge—no special planning required.
- Budget-friendly and adaptable – Made with affordable ingredients you likely already have, this dish is easy to customize. Swap in different vegetables or sausages to suit your taste or use up what’s in the fridge—no special planning required.
Ingredient Swaps & Substitutions
- Sausage – Cocktail sausages are classic here, but this recipe is flexible. Chicken sausages, sliced franks, or any sausage you already have work just as well. For a plant-based option, vegan sausages are a great substitute—the ketchup and corn syrup glaze alone delivers the signature sweet-savory finish that defines this stir-fried sausage with vegetables.
- Sausage – Cocktail sausages are classic here, but this recipe is flexible. Chicken sausages, sliced franks, or any sausage you already have work just as well. For a plant-based option, vegan sausages are a great substitute—the ketchup and corn syrup glaze alone delivers the signature sweet-savory finish that defines this stir-fried sausage with vegetables.
- Vegetables – Onion, bell pepper, and broccoli provide color and balance, but this dish adapts easily. Carrots, cabbage, asparagus, or other quick-cooking vegetables can be swapped in without changing the overall flavor or technique. Just keep everything cut into bite-sized pieces for even cooking.
- Vegetables – Onion, bell pepper, and broccoli provide color and balance, but this dish adapts easily. Carrots, cabbage, asparagus, or other quick-cooking vegetables can be swapped in without changing the overall flavor or technique. Just keep everything cut into bite-sized pieces for even cooking.
- Oyster sauce – Optional and easily replaced. A small splash of soy sauce works well, or you can omit it entirely and slightly increase the ketchup to maintain the glaze’s depth.
- Oyster sauce – Optional and easily replaced. A small splash of soy sauce works well, or you can omit it entirely and slightly increase the ketchup to maintain the glaze’s depth.
- Steak sauce – Worcestershire sauce makes a suitable substitute. If you skip it altogether, add a touch more ketchup to keep the sweet-savory balance intact.
- Steak sauce – Worcestershire sauce makes a suitable substitute. If you skip it altogether, add a touch more ketchup to keep the sweet-savory balance intact.
- Sriracha – Hot sauce or a small amount of gochujang can stand in for sriracha. Prefer a milder profile? Simply leave it out—the dish is still flavorful without added heat.
- Sriracha – Hot sauce or a small amount of gochujang can stand in for sriracha. Prefer a milder profile? Simply leave it out—the dish is still flavorful without added heat.
- Corn syrup – The combination of ketchup and corn syrup is key to the glossy, clingy glaze. Substituting sugar, honey, or agave changes both texture and shine, so for best results, this is one ingredient worth keeping as written.
- Corn syrup – The combination of ketchup and corn syrup is key to the glossy, clingy glaze. Substituting sugar, honey, or agave changes both texture and shine, so for best results, this is one ingredient worth keeping as written.
Tips & Tricks
1. Make playful “octopus” sausages
- Lightly score the ends of each sausage with an X or shallow diagonal cuts using a knife or kitchen scissors. As they cook, the ends naturally curl and open up, creating fun octopus-like shapes. This small detail adds visual charm and makes the dish especially appealing for kids.
- Lightly score the ends of each sausage with an X or shallow diagonal cuts using a knife or kitchen scissors. As they cook, the ends naturally curl and open up, creating fun octopus-like shapes. This small detail adds visual charm and makes the dish especially appealing for kids.
2. Don’t overcook the broccoli
- Lightly score the ends of each sausage with an X or shallow diagonal cuts using a knife or kitchen scissors. As they cook, the ends naturally curl and open up, creating fun octopus-like shapes. This small detail adds visual charm and makes the dish especially appealing for kids.
- Lightly score the ends of each sausage with an X or shallow diagonal cuts using a knife or kitchen scissors. As they cook, the ends naturally curl and open up, creating fun octopus-like shapes. This small detail adds visual charm and makes the dish especially appealing for kids.
3. Match vegetable size with sausages
- Cut vegetables to roughly the same size as the sausage pieces. This ensures even cooking and creates a balanced bite, so every forkful delivers both savory sausage and crisp vegetables together.
- Cut vegetables to roughly the same size as the sausage pieces. This ensures even cooking and creates a balanced bite, so every forkful delivers both savory sausage and crisp vegetables together.
4. Coat with glaze at the right moment
- Sauté the sausages and vegetables over medium heat first, then add the ketchup and corn syrup glaze at the very end. A quick toss is enough—the glaze clings best when added late, creating a shiny, evenly coated finish without becoming sticky or heavy.
- Sauté the sausages and vegetables over medium heat first, then add the ketchup and corn syrup glaze at the very end. A quick toss is enough—the glaze clings best when added late, creating a shiny, evenly coated finish without becoming sticky or heavy.
5.Reheating without drying out
- When reheating leftovers, add a small splash of ketchup and corn syrup before warming. This helps loosen the sauce and brings back the glossy, freshly cooked look without overcooking the sausages.
- When reheating leftovers, add a small splash of ketchup and corn syrup before warming. This helps loosen the sauce and brings back the glossy, freshly cooked look without overcooking the sausages.
6. Kid-friendly or party-style serving
- For a playful presentation, thread sausage pieces and vegetables onto mini skewers. This turns the dish into an easy-to-eat, bite-sized option that works equally well for lunchboxes, casual gatherings, or family-style meals.
- For a playful presentation, thread sausage pieces and vegetables onto mini skewers. This turns the dish into an easy-to-eat, bite-sized option that works equally well for lunchboxes, casual gatherings, or family-style meals.
Storage Ideas
- Best enjoyed immediately – This dish is at its peak right after cooking, when the sausages are juicy, the vegetables still crisp, and the ketchup glaze evenly coats every piece with a glossy finish.
- Best enjoyed immediately – This dish is at its peak right after cooking, when the sausages are juicy, the vegetables still crisp, and the ketchup glaze evenly coats every piece with a glossy finish.
- Refrigerating leftovers – Once completely cooled, store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. A small amount of moisture may collect, so cooling fully before sealing helps preserve texture. It can be enjoyed chilled or gently reheated for a quick snack or easy side.
- Refrigerating leftovers – Once completely cooled, store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. A small amount of moisture may collect, so cooling fully before sealing helps preserve texture. It can be enjoyed chilled or gently reheated for a quick snack or easy side.
- Freezing not recommended – Freezing is not advised, as the vegetables lose their texture and the ketchup-based glaze can separate after thawing, dulling both flavor and appearance.
- Freezing not recommended – Freezing is not advised, as the vegetables lose their texture and the ketchup-based glaze can separate after thawing, dulling both flavor and appearance.
- Reheating gently – Reheat slowly in a skillet or microwave just until warmed through. Avoid high heat, which can dry out the sausages and soften the vegetables. If needed, add a small spoon of ketchup or a light drizzle of corn syrup to restore the glossy finish.
- Reheating gently – Reheat slowly in a skillet or microwave just until warmed through. Avoid high heat, which can dry out the sausages and soften the vegetables. If needed, add a small spoon of ketchup or a light drizzle of corn syrup to restore the glossy finish.
- Lunchboxes & meal prep – This stir-fry packs well in compartment-style containers, making it a great option for Korean-style lunchboxes. Pair it with rice, fruit, or lightly pickled vegetables for a balanced, colorful meal that holds up well during busy weekdays.
- Lunchboxes & meal prep – This stir-fry packs well in compartment-style containers, making it a great option for Korean-style lunchboxes. Pair it with rice, fruit, or lightly pickled vegetables for a balanced, colorful meal that holds up well during busy weekdays.
What to Serve With
- Egg-based sides – Rolled omelets, fried eggs, soft scrambled eggs, or steamed egg custard pair naturally with the sweet-savory sausage and vegetables. Their mild, comforting flavor balances the ketchup glaze without competing, making them especially popular with kids.
- Egg-based sides – Rolled omelets, fried eggs, soft scrambled eggs, or steamed egg custard pair naturally with the sweet-savory sausage and vegetables. Their mild, comforting flavor balances the ketchup glaze without competing, making them especially popular with kids.
- Snacks or party bites – Thread the sausages and vegetables onto mini skewers for an easy, colorful presentation. Served warm or at room temperature, they work equally well as casual party bites, after-school snacks, or a playful side dish.
- Snacks or party bites – Thread the sausages and vegetables onto mini skewers for an easy, colorful presentation. Served warm or at room temperature, they work equally well as casual party bites, after-school snacks, or a playful side dish.
- Rice dishes – Steamed white rice, multigrain rice, or simple vegetable fried rice turn the stir-fry into a more filling meal. The neutral rice helps mellow the sweetness and ties everything together into a classic comfort-food combination.
- Rice dishes – Steamed white rice, multigrain rice, or simple vegetable fried rice turn the stir-fry into a more filling meal. The neutral rice helps mellow the sweetness and ties everything together into a classic comfort-food combination.
- Drinks – For family meals, iced tea, lemonade, or soda keep things light and refreshing. For adults, light beer, sake, or a crisp sparkling drink pairs nicely with the sweet-savory glaze without overwhelming it.
- Drinks – For family meals, iced tea, lemonade, or soda keep things light and refreshing. For adults, light beer, sake, or a crisp sparkling drink pairs nicely with the sweet-savory glaze without overwhelming it.
- Lunchboxes & make-ahead meals – This dish fits neatly into lunchboxes as a side or protein component. Pair it with a small portion of rice, fresh fruit, or lightly pickled vegetables for a balanced, visually appealing packed meal.
- Lunchboxes & make-ahead meals – This dish fits neatly into lunchboxes as a side or protein component. Pair it with a small portion of rice, fresh fruit, or lightly pickled vegetables for a balanced, visually appealing packed meal.
FAQ
1. Is this stir-fried sausage with vegetables Korean dish?
- Despite the use of ketchup and sausages, this is not a traditional Korean recipe. Instead, it’s a well-loved home-style Korean stir-fry that became popular in the 1980s, when processed ingredients became more common in everyday cooking. It’s often served as a lunchbox side, a kid-friendly weeknight meal, a quick family dinner, or even a casual snack with drinks.
- Despite the use of ketchup and sausages, this is not a traditional Korean recipe. Instead, it’s a well-loved home-style Korean stir-fry that became popular in the 1980s, when processed ingredients became more common in everyday cooking. It’s often served as a lunchbox side, a kid-friendly weeknight meal, a quick family dinner, or even a casual snack with drinks.
2. Do I need to boil the sausages first?
- Not strictly. In Korean home cooking, sausages are sometimes briefly boiled to remove excess preservatives or strong processed flavors. Boiling them after scoring can also help keep them juicy and tender, but if you’re short on time, you can skip this step and stir-fry them directly.
- Not strictly. In Korean home cooking, sausages are sometimes briefly boiled to remove excess preservatives or strong processed flavors. Boiling them after scoring can also help keep them juicy and tender, but if you’re short on time, you can skip this step and stir-fry them directly.
3. Are small cuts (scoring) essential?
- Scoring helps the ketchup glaze cling better and adds those playful, octopus-like shapes that make the dish visually fun—especially for kids. That said, it’s optional. If you prefer a quicker prep or simpler look, you can leave the sausages unscored and still enjoy a flavorful stir-fried sausage with vegetables.
- Scoring helps the ketchup glaze cling better and adds those playful, octopus-like shapes that make the dish visually fun—especially for kids. That said, it’s optional. If you prefer a quicker prep or simpler look, you can leave the sausages unscored and still enjoy a flavorful stir-fried sausage with vegetables.
4. Is the ketchup and corn syrup glaze required?
- Yes—this combination is key. Ketchup and corn syrup create the signature glossy coating and balanced sweet-savory flavor. Substituting with honey, agave, or sugar will alter both the texture and shine, so it’s not recommended if you want the classic result.
- Yes—this combination is key. Ketchup and corn syrup create the signature glossy coating and balanced sweet-savory flavor. Substituting with honey, agave, or sugar will alter both the texture and shine, so it’s not recommended if you want the classic result.
5. Can I make this recipe vegan?
- Absolutely. Swap in vegan sausages and keep the same ketchup–corn syrup glaze. The sauce alone delivers that familiar sweet-savory comfort, making it an easy plant-based version that still feels nostalgic, glossy, and satisfying.
- Absolutely. Swap in vegan sausages and keep the same ketchup–corn syrup glaze. The sauce alone delivers that familiar sweet-savory comfort, making it an easy plant-based version that still feels nostalgic, glossy, and satisfying.
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Making it Step-by-Step
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Step 1
- Cut the onion, red bell pepper, and yellow bell pepper into bite-sized pieces. Cut the broccoli into bite-sized florets.
- Cut the onion, red bell pepper, and yellow bell pepper into bite-sized pieces. Cut the broccoli into bite-sized florets.
- Score the cocktail sausages with shallow cuts (straight, crisscross, or octopus-style).
- Score the cocktail sausages with shallow cuts (straight, crisscross, or octopus-style).
Step 2
- In a small bowl, mix together ketchup, steak sauce, oyster sauce, sriracha, corn syrup, and sugar to make the sauce.
- In a small bowl, mix together ketchup, steak sauce, oyster sauce, sriracha, corn syrup, and sugar to make the sauce.
Step 3
- Bring a pot of water to a boil with a pinch of salt. Blanch the broccoli briefly, then drain and set aside.
- Bring a pot of water to a boil with a pinch of salt. Blanch the broccoli briefly, then drain and set aside.
- In the same boiling water, blanch the sausages for about 30 seconds, then remove and set aside.
- In the same boiling water, blanch the sausages for about 30 seconds, then remove and set aside.
Step 4
- Heat oil in a wok or large pan over medium heat. Add minced garlic and stir-fry until fragrant.
- Heat oil in a wok or large pan over medium heat. Add minced garlic and stir-fry until fragrant.
Step 5
- Add the blanched sausages and stir-fry for about 1 minute, until the cuts open up.
- Add the blanched sausages and stir-fry for about 1 minute, until the cuts open up.
- Add the red and yellow bell peppers, then stir-fry for another minute.
- Add the red and yellow bell peppers, then stir-fry for another minute.
Step 6
- Pour in the prepared sauce and stir-fry over high heat until the sauce thickens slightly and coats the ingredients evenly.
- Pour in the prepared sauce and stir-fry over high heat until the sauce thickens slightly and coats the ingredients evenly.
- Sprinkle black pepper, mix briefly, then turn off the heat.
- Sprinkle black pepper, mix briefly, then turn off the heat.
Step 7
- Add the blanched broccoli and toss lightly to combine everything well.
- Add the blanched broccoli and toss lightly to combine everything well.
- Transfer to a serving plate and enjoy while hot.
- Transfer to a serving plate and enjoy while hot.
Korean Stir-Fried Sausage with VegetablesㅣSweet & Savory with Ketchup Glaze
A colorful, sweet-and-savory stir-fry featuring juicy sausages and crisp vegetables, perfect for a kid-friendly meal or a quick family dinner. This simple, flavorful dish comes together in just 30 minutes as a satisfying Stir-Fried Sausage with Vegetables.
Ingredients
Equipment
Method
- Cut the onion, red bell pepper, and yellow bell pepper into bite-sized pieces. Cut the broccoli into bite-sized florets.
- Score the cocktail sausages with shallow cuts (straight, crisscross, or octopus-style).
- In a small bowl, mix together ketchup, steak sauce, oyster sauce, sriracha, corn syrup, and sugar to make the sauce.
- Bring a pot of water to a boil with a pinch of salt. Blanch the broccoli briefly, then drain and set aside.
- In the same boiling water, blanch the sausages for about 30 seconds, then remove and set aside.
- Heat oil in a wok or large pan over medium heat. Add minced garlic and stir-fry until fragrant.
- Add the onion and cook until it becomes translucent.
- Add the blanched sausages and stir-fry for about 1 minute, until the cuts open up.
- Add the red and yellow bell peppers, then stir-fry for another minute.
- Pour in the prepared sauce and stir-fry over high heat until the sauce thickens slightly and coats the ingredients evenly.
- Sprinkle black pepper, mix briefly, then turn off the heat.
- Add the blanched broccoli and toss lightly to combine everything well.
- Transfer to a serving plate and enjoy while hot.
Notes
“Cooking a smaller portion or feeding a crowd? You can adjust the serving size near the top of the post, just below the main photo. You can also watch the full cooking process in the recipe video and follow the step-by-step photos for a more detailed walkthrough.”
