Crockpot Kielbasa and Green Beans (Printable Version)

Hearty slow-cooked kielbasa with green beans and potatoes in savory broth. An easy, satisfying meal the whole family will love.

# 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:

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 -
  • You literally dump everything in and walk away for four hours
  • The potatoes absorb all that smoky kielbasa flavor while getting perfectly tender
02 -
  • Do not be tempted to lift the lid during the first 3 hours as it lets heat escape and extends cooking time significantly
  • The broth will look thin at first but it thickens up beautifully as the potatoes release their starch
03 -
  • Browning the kielbasa in a skillet before adding it to the crockpot adds an incredible depth of flavor
  • Cut your green beans into similar sizes so they cook evenly and none end up too crunchy or too mushy

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