why make this recipe
Crockpot Kielbasa and Green Beans is an easy and tasty meal that anyone can make. It’s perfect for busy days when you want a home-cooked dinner without spending hours in the kitchen. Just toss everything into the crockpot, and let it do the work. This dish is full of flavor and makes for a hearty meal that the whole family will enjoy.
how to make Crockpot Kielbasa and Green Beans
Ingredients :
- 1 lb kielbasa sausage, sliced
- 1 lb fresh green beans, trimmed
- 1 lb baby potatoes, halved
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Directions :
- In a large crockpot, layer the sliced kielbasa, green beans, and baby potatoes.
- Add the chopped onion and minced garlic on top.
- Pour the chicken broth and olive oil over the ingredients.
- Season with salt and pepper.
- Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours, until the vegetables are tender.
- Stir before serving and enjoy as a hearty family meal.
how to serve Crockpot Kielbasa and Green Beans
Serve this dish warm right out of the crockpot. It goes well with crusty bread or over a bed of rice. You can also add a sprinkle of fresh herbs on top for added flavor.
how to store Crockpot Kielbasa and Green Beans
To store leftovers, let the dish cool completely. Place it in an airtight container and keep it in the refrigerator. It will stay fresh for 3-4 days. You can also freeze it. Just make sure to use freezer-safe containers, and it will last for up to three months.
tips to make Crockpot Kielbasa and Green Beans
- For a little extra flavor, try adding some red pepper flakes or your favorite herbs.
- You can use any type of sausage if you prefer something different from kielbasa.
- Make sure to cut the veggies into even sizes for even cooking.
MAKE-AHEAD, LEFTOVERS & REHEATING CROCKPOT KIELBASA AND GREEN BEANS
CROCKPOT KIELBASA AND GREEN BEANS IS A GREAT MAKE-AHEAD MEAL FOR BUSY DAYS. YOU CAN PREP ALL THE INGREDIENTS (SLICE THE KIELBASA, TRIM THE GREEN BEANS, HALVE THE POTATOES, CHOP THE ONION, AND MINCE THE GARLIC) AND LAYER THEM IN THE CROCKPOT INSERT THE NIGHT BEFORE. COVER IT, REFRIGERATE OVERNIGHT, THEN IN THE MORNING JUST ADD THE CHICKEN BROTH AND OLIVE OIL IF YOU HAVEN’T ALREADY, PLACE THE INSERT BACK IN THE SLOW COOKER, AND TURN IT ON. THIS MAKES IT SUPER EASY TO HAVE A HOT, HOME-COOKED DINNER READY WITH MINIMAL MORNING EFFORT.
LEFTOVERS REHEAT VERY WELL, WHICH MAKES THIS DISH PERFECT FOR MEAL PREP. WHEN REHEATING, ADD A SPLASH OF CHICKEN BROTH OR WATER IF THE MIXTURE SEEMS A LITTLE DRY, THEN WARM IT GENTLY ON THE STOVETOP OR IN THE MICROWAVE, STIRRING OCCASIONALLY UNTIL HEATED THROUGH. THE FLAVORS OF THE KIELBASA, GREEN BEANS, AND POTATOES CONTINUE TO DEVELOP AS THEY SIT, SO THE DISH OFTEN TASTES EVEN BETTER THE NEXT DAY. YOU CAN PORTION LEFTOVERS INTO INDIVIDUAL CONTAINERS FOR EASY LUNCHES OR QUICK DINNERS THROUGHOUT THE WEEK.
variation (if any)
You can swap out the baby potatoes for other veggies like carrots or bell peppers. If you’re looking for a lighter option, you can use turkey kielbasa instead of regular kielbasa.
FAQs
CAN I COOK THIS ON HIGH IF I DON’T HAVE TIME FOR LOW?
YES, YOU CAN COOK CROCKPOT KIELBASA AND GREEN BEANS ON HIGH IF YOU’RE SHORT ON TIME. COOKING ON HIGH FOR ABOUT 3–4 HOURS USUALLY GIVES YOU TENDER POTATOES AND GREEN BEANS WITH FULLY HEATED KIELBASA. JUST KEEP AN EYE ON THE VEGETABLES TOWARDS THE END OF COOKING SO THEY DON’T BECOME TOO SOFT. IF YOU HAVE THE TIME, COOKING ON LOW FOR 6–8 HOURS GIVES THE FLAVORS MORE TIME TO DEVELOP, BUT THE HIGH SETTING IS A GREAT QUICK OPTION.IS IT OKAY TO ADD MORE VEGETABLES?
ABSOLUTELY! THIS RECIPE IS VERY FLEXIBLE, AND ADDING MORE VEGETABLES IS A GREAT WAY TO MAKE IT HEARTIER AND MORE NUTRITIOUS. YOU CAN STIR IN ZUCCHINI, CORN, CARROTS, BELL PEPPERS, OR EVEN MUSHROOMS ALONG WITH THE GREEN BEANS AND POTATOES. JUST MAKE SURE ALL THE VEGETABLES ARE CUT INTO SIMILAR-SIZED PIECES SO THEY COOK EVENLY. KEEP IN MIND THAT VERY DELICATE VEGGIES (LIKE ZUCCHINI) MAY COOK FASTER, SO IF YOU LIKE THEM FIRMER, ADD THEM DURING THE LAST 1–2 HOURS.CAN I MAKE THIS DISH AHEAD OF TIME?
YES, YOU CAN EASILY MAKE THIS DISH AHEAD OF TIME IN TWO WAYS. FIRST, YOU CAN PREP EVERYTHING THE NIGHT BEFORE: SLICE THE KIELBASA, PREP THE VEGETABLES, LAYER THEM IN THE CROCKPOT INSERT, COVER, AND REFRIGERATE UNTIL YOU’RE READY TO COOK. SECOND, YOU CAN COOK THE FULL RECIPE, LET IT COOL, AND STORE IT IN THE FRIDGE FOR 3–4 DAYS OR FREEZE IT FOR UP TO THREE MONTHS. WHEN YOU’RE READY TO SERVE, SIMPLY REHEAT UNTIL HOT. THIS MAKES CROCKPOT KIELBASA AND GREEN BEANS A GREAT OPTION FOR MEAL PREP OR MAKE-AHEAD FAMILY DINNERS.
Crockpot Kielbasa and Green Beans
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 lb kielbasa sausage, sliced
- 1 lb fresh green beans, trimmed
- 1 lb baby potatoes, halved
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
Preparation
- In a large crockpot, layer the sliced kielbasa, green beans, and baby potatoes.
- Add the chopped onion and minced garlic on top.
- Pour the chicken broth and olive oil over the ingredients.
- Season with salt and pepper.
Cooking
- Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours, until the vegetables are tender.
- Stir before serving and enjoy as a hearty family meal.