Crockpot Kielbasa and Green Beans (Print Version)

Smoky sausage with green beans and potatoes, slow-cooked to tender perfection in a savory broth. Minimal prep for maximum comfort.

# What You Need:

→ Meats

01 - 1 lb kielbasa sausage, sliced into ½-inch rounds

→ Vegetables

02 - 1 lb fresh green beans, ends trimmed and halved
03 - 1½ lbs baby potatoes, halved or quartered
04 - 1 small onion, chopped
05 - 2 cloves garlic, minced

→ Seasonings & Liquids

06 - 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
07 - 1 tsp salt
08 - ½ tsp freshly ground black pepper
09 - ½ tsp smoked paprika
10 - 1 tbsp olive oil
11 - 1 tsp dried thyme

# How to Make It:

01 - Place the sliced kielbasa, green beans, potatoes, onion, and garlic into the crockpot.
02 - Drizzle olive oil over the mixture and stir gently to combine.
03 - Sprinkle the salt, black pepper, smoked paprika, and thyme evenly over the ingredients.
04 - Pour the chicken broth around the edges, ensuring the vegetables are mostly covered.
05 - Cover and cook on LOW for 4–5 hours or until the potatoes and green beans are tender.
06 - Taste and adjust seasoning if needed before serving.

# Expert Hints:

01 -
  • The kielbasa does all the heavy lifting for flavor while you barely lift a finger
  • Everything cooks together so the potatoes soak up all that smoky savory goodness
02 -
  • Sauté the kielbasa in a hot pan for 5 minutes before adding it to the slow cooker if you want extra crispy edges
  • Resist the urge to lift the lid too often or you will need extra cooking time
03 -
  • Cut your potatoes and green beans to similar sizes so they finish cooking at the same time
  • Leftovers taste even better the next day if they last that long

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