Description
Crockpot Kielbasa and Green Beans is a hearty and flavorful dish made with smoked sausage, fresh green beans, and baby potatoes, all cooked slowly to perfection in a crockpot.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb (450 g) kielbasa or smoked sausage, sliced into 1-inch pieces
- 1 lb (450 g) fresh green beans, trimmed (or 2 cans (15 oz) green beans, drained)
- 1 lb (450 g) baby potatoes, halved (red or yellow potatoes work well)
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup (240 ml) chicken broth (low-sodium)
- 2 tablespoons butter, cut into pieces
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika (optional)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Add sliced kielbasa, green beans, potatoes, and onions to the crockpot.
- Sprinkle with garlic, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Pour chicken broth over the top and dot with butter pieces.
- Cover and cook on low for 6-7 hours or high for 3-4 hours, until the potatoes are tender and the flavors are well combined.
- Gently stir halfway through cooking to ensure even cooking and flavor distribution.
- Sprinkle with fresh parsley and Parmesan cheese if desired before serving.
Notes
- For a quicker option, use canned green beans instead of fresh.
- This dish pairs well with crusty bread.
- Customize with your favorite herbs and spices.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6-7 hours on low or 3-4 hours on high
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 425
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 890mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 55mg