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A close-up shot of slow cooker kielbasa and green beans in a crockpot, ready to be served.

Crockpot Kielbasa and Green Beans (Easy & Flavorful!)

This Crockpot Kielbasa and Green Beans recipe is the ultimate easy weeknight dinner! A 'dump and go' slow cooker meal packed with smoky sausage, tender potatoes, and crisp green beans in a savory garlic sauce.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 6 people
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb kielbasa sausage sliced into 1/2-inch rounds
  • 1.5 lbs baby potatoes quartered
  • 1 lb fresh green beans trimmed
  • 1 medium yellow onion sliced
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
  • 2 tbsp brown sugar packed
  • 1 tbsp minced garlic
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper

Equipment

  • 1 Slow Cooker (6-quart)
  • 1 Knife and cutting board
  • 1 Small Bowl

Method
 

  1. Place the quartered potatoes and sliced onion in the bottom of a 6-quart slow cooker. Top with the sliced kielbasa.
  2. In a small bowl, whisk together the chicken broth, soy sauce, packed brown sugar, minced garlic, and black pepper until well combined.
  3. Pour the sauce mixture evenly over the ingredients in the slow cooker.
  4. Cover and cook on LOW for 4-5 hours or on HIGH for 2-3 hours, until the potatoes are tender.
  5. Stir in the trimmed fresh green beans. Cover again and cook for an additional 30-45 minutes, or until the green beans are tender-crisp.
  6. Stir gently to combine everything, then serve warm.

Notes

Tip 1: For the best texture, do not add the green beans until the end of the cooking time to prevent them from becoming mushy.
Tip 2: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. The flavors are even better the next day!