Crockpot Kielbasa and Green Beans (Printable)

Smoky sausage, fresh green beans, and potatoes simmered in herbs and broth for an easy family dinner.

# What You'll 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 Tips:

01 -
  • Dump everything in the slow cooker and walk away, perfect for those days when cooking feels like one more task on an endless list
  • The kielbasa infuses every single green bean and potato with incredible smoky depth, making simple vegetables taste extraordinary
02 -
  • Sautéing the kielbasa slices in a hot pan for just a few minutes before adding to the slow cooker creates a beautiful caramelized exterior that deepens the overall flavor
  • The liquid level should mostly cover the vegetables but not completely submerge everything, as the ingredients will release their own moisture during cooking
03 -
  • Cut your potatoes into similar sizes so everything finishes cooking at the same time, preventing some pieces from turning to mush while others remain undercooked
  • Layer denser vegetables like potatoes closer to the bottom where they will get more direct heat from the slow cooker base

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