Description
A simple and hearty slow cooker meal featuring smoked sausage, green beans, and potatoes, perfect for busy weeknights.
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
- For Garnish (Optional):
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese
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.
- Gently stir halfway through cooking.
- Serve with fresh parsley and Parmesan cheese if desired.
Notes
For a firmer bean, add the beans later in the cooking time. Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days or frozen for up to 2 months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 360 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 50mg