Crockpot Kielbasa Green Beans Potatoes (Printable)

Hearty slow-cooked kielbasa with green beans and potatoes in savory broth. Simple, satisfying one-pot meal.

# 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 Steps:

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 while your kitchen fills with the most inviting smells
  • The kielbasa becomes incredibly tender while infusing every vegetable with smoky depth
  • Perfect for busy weekdays when you want a hearty meal without the fuss
02 -
  • Sauté the kielbasa in a pan first if you want extra caramelization and depth before adding it to the slow cooker
  • The potatoes will absorb salt as they cook, so do not be afraid to season a bit more generously at the start
03 -
  • Cut your vegetables into similar sizes so everything finishes cooking at the same time
  • Layer the potatoes at the bottom where they will get more direct heat and cook through completely

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