Crockpot Kielbasa and Green Beans Recipe
This Crockpot Kielbasa and Green Beans recipe offers a hearty, flavorful one-pot meal featuring smoky kielbasa, tender green beans, and baby potatoes slow-cooked with aromatic spices and herbs. Perfect for busy weeknights, it delivers a comforting balance of savory and fresh flavors with minimal prep and maximum convenience.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours on low or 3.5 hours on high
- Total Time: 6 hours 15 minutes (low) or 3 hours 45 minutes (high)
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Halal
Ingredients
Scale
Meat and Vegetables
- 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
Seasonings and Liquids
- 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
For Garnish (Optional)
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Prepare Ingredients: Slice the kielbasa into 1-inch pieces, trim the green beans if using fresh, halve the baby potatoes, chop the onion, and mince the garlic.
- Layer Ingredients in Crockpot: Place the sliced kielbasa, green beans, halved potatoes, and chopped onions into the crockpot evenly.
- Add Seasonings: Sprinkle minced garlic, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika (if using), salt, and black pepper over the ingredients in the crockpot.
- Add Liquids and Butter: Pour 1 cup of low-sodium chicken broth over the mixture and dot with 2 tablespoons of butter pieces for richness.
- Cook: Cover the crockpot and cook on low for 6 to 7 hours or on high for 3 to 4 hours, until the potatoes are tender and flavors meld.
- Stir Midway: Gently stir the contents about halfway through the cooking time to ensure even cooking and flavor distribution.
- Garnish and Serve: Before serving, sprinkle with fresh chopped parsley and grated Parmesan cheese if desired for added freshness and flavor.
Notes
- Serve as a complete meal or alongside crusty bread or cornbread for a fuller dining experience.
- Adjust seasoning according to your taste preferences.
- For extra heat, add red pepper flakes to the seasoning mix.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (approximately 1/4 of recipe)
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 700 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 18 g
- Cholesterol: 45 mg
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