Crockpot Kielbasa and Green Beans (Printable Version)

Hearty slow-cooked combination of smoky sausage, fresh green beans, and tender potatoes in savory broth.

# Ingredient List:

→ 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

# Step-by-Step Instructions:

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.

# Tips from hearthlykitchen:

01 -
  • You barely lift a finger but it tastes like you spent all afternoon cooking
  • The leftovers somehow taste even better the next day for lunch
02 -
  • Dont lift the lid during cooking or youll add 30 minutes to the time
  • The smoked paprika is optional but honestly makes the whole dish taste completely different
03 -
  • Cut the potatoes larger if you want more texture, smaller if you prefer them softer
  • Taste test at the 4-hour mark since every slow cooker runs differently