Crockpot Kielbasa and Green Beans (Printable Version)
Hearty slow-cooked kielbasa with crisp-tender green beans and potatoes in savory broth.
# 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
# Step-by-Step:
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 Advice:
01 -
- Everything goes into one pot and walks away for four hours of freedom
- The smoky kielbasa infuses every green bean and potato with incredible depth
- This is the kind of meal that makes people ask whats cooking
02 -
- Sautéing the kielbasa first in a pan adds incredible depth if you have ten extra minutes
- The potatoes should be cut into similar sizes so they finish cooking at the same time
03 -
- Cut your green beans into uniform pieces so they cook evenly
- Low sodium broth gives you control over the salt level