Crockpot Kielbasa Green Beans (Printable Version)

Smoky sausage, crisp vegetables, and baby potatoes simmer together for a comforting gluten-free dinner the whole family will love.

# 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 Make It:

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 you walk away until dinnertime
  • The broth creates its own rich sauce while the kielbasa infuses everything with smoky flavor
  • Leftovers reheat beautifully for lunch the next day
02 -
  • For deeper flavor, brown the kielbasa slices in a skillet before adding them to the slow cooker
  • Turkey or chicken sausage works perfectly if you want a lighter version
  • Add diced red bell pepper or carrots in step 1 for extra color and vegetables
03 -
  • Cut your potatoes into uniform sizes so they cook evenly
  • If you are short on time, cook on HIGH for 2 to 3 hours instead

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