Description
A hearty one-pot slow-cooker meal featuring kielbasa, baby potatoes, and green beans, perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
- 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
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup (240 ml) chicken broth (low-sodium preferred)
- 2 tablespoons butter, cut into pieces
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika (optional)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt (adjust to taste)
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- Optional garnish: 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped; 1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Prep: Trim ends from green beans, halve potatoes, slice kielbasa, chop onion, and mince garlic.
- Layer: Add sliced kielbasa, green beans (or set canned beans aside), halved potatoes, and chopped onion to the crockpot.
- Season: Sprinkle minced garlic, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika (if using), salt, and pepper over the top.
- Add liquid and fat: Pour chicken broth over everything and dot with butter.
- Cook: Cover and cook on LOW for 6–7 hours or on HIGH for 3–4 hours, until potatoes are fork-tender.
- Stir once: Gently stir about halfway through the cook time.
- Finish: Taste and adjust seasoning. Sprinkle with parsley and Parmesan before serving, if desired.
Notes
For firmer green beans, add them in the last hour of cooking. Can substitute kielbasa with smoked tempeh or tofu for a vegetarian version.