Description
This cozy Crockpot Kielbasa Potatoes and Green Beans recipe brings together smoky sausage, tender potatoes, and crisp‑tender green beans in a rich, savory broth. It’s a true set‑it‑and‑forget‑it comfort meal that fills your kitchen with incredible aroma. Perfect for busy weeknights, potlucks, or any time you want a hearty, family‑friendly dinner with minimal effort and maximum flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound kielbasa, sliced into 1/2‑inch rounds
- 4 medium potatoes, diced (about 1 1/2–2 pounds)
- 1 pound fresh green beans, trimmed
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup chicken broth (low sodium preferred)
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon salt, or to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, or to taste
Instructions
- In a large crockpot, layer the sliced kielbasa, diced potatoes, chopped onion, and minced garlic in the bottom of the insert.
- Add the trimmed green beans on top of the kielbasa and potato mixture, spreading them out evenly.
- Pour the chicken broth evenly over all the ingredients. Sprinkle the smoked paprika, dried thyme, salt, and black pepper over the top.
- Cover and cook on LOW for 6–8 hours or on HIGH for 3–4 hours, or until the potatoes are tender and the green beans are cooked to your liking.
- Once cooked, gently stir everything together to distribute the seasonings and broth.
- Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper if needed. Serve hot, making sure each bowl gets a good mix of kielbasa, potatoes, and green beans.
Notes
- Use low‑sodium broth and taste before adding extra salt—kielbasa can be quite salty on its own.
- Keep potato pieces roughly the same size so they cook evenly and don’t turn mushy.
- If you prefer crisper green beans, add them during the last 1 1/2–2 hours of cooking instead of at the beginning.
- Leftovers keep well in the fridge for up to 3–4 days and reheat nicely on the stovetop or in the microwave.
- Feel free to skim any excess fat from the surface of the broth before serving if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6–8 hours (or 3–4 hours on HIGH)
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooker / Crockpot
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of recipe
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g (approximately)
- Sodium: 920 mg (approximately, will vary by kielbasa and broth)
- Fat: 18 g (approximately)
- Saturated Fat: 6 g (approximately)
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g (approximately)
- Trans Fat: 0 g (approximately)
- Carbohydrates: 24 g (approximately)
- Fiber: 4 g (approximately)
- Protein: 14 g (approximately)
- Cholesterol: 45 mg (approximately)
Keywords: crockpot kielbasa potatoes green beans, slow cooker sausage and potatoes, easy family dinner, comfort food, one pot meal