Crockpot Kielbasa and Green Beans (Print Version)

Smoky sausage and fresh vegetables slow-cooked in a rich broth for an effortless 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 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 Tips:

01 -
  • The prep takes literally ten minutes before you walk away
  • Everything cooks together so flavors mingle beautifully
  • Leftovers reheat perfectly for tomorrow's lunch
02 -
  • Opening the lid releases heat and adds cooking time, so resist checking too early
  • The kielbasa releases its own fat as it cooks, creating a richer broth than you expect
  • Baby potatoes work better than larger ones since they cook through evenly
03 -
  • Use low sodium broth because the kielbasa and seasonings already add plenty of salt
  • Cut all vegetables to similar sizes so nothing finishes cooking before the rest

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