Name: Slow Cooker Kielbasa and Green Beans Recipe
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 4 h
Total time: 4 h 10 min
Cuisine: Polish-American
Ingredients: 1 pound beef kielbasa, cut into 2-inch pieces; 1 pound fresh green beans, ends trimmed and cut into thirds (can use 1 to 1.5 pounds); 3 tomatoes, chopped; 2 potatoes, chopped (no need to peel); 1 medium onion, peeled and chopped; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 cup chicken broth; 1 tablespoon brown sugar; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon pepper

Description

This Slow Cooker Kielbasa and Green Beans recipe is an easy and comforting dish featuring savory Polish sausage, fresh green beans, hearty potatoes, and flavorful chicken broth slow-cooked to perfection. Ideal for a hands-off dinner, it pairs wonderfully with rice or egg noodles to make a complete, satisfying meal.

Ingredients

Meat

1 pound beef kielbasa, cut into 2-inch pieces

Vegetables

1 pound fresh green beans, ends trimmed and cut into thirds (can use 1 to 1.5 pounds)
3 tomatoes, chopped
2 potatoes, chopped (no need to peel)
1 medium onion, peeled and chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced

Liquids & Seasonings

1 cup chicken broth
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper

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Instructions

Prepare Ingredients: Cut the beef kielbasa into 2-inch pieces, trim and cut the green beans into thirds, chop tomatoes, potatoes, and onion, and mince the garlic cloves to have all ingredients ready to go.
Combine Ingredients in Slow Cooker: Place the chopped kielbasa, green beans, tomatoes, potatoes, onion, and garlic into the slow cooker. Pour in 1 cup of chicken broth and add brown sugar, salt, and pepper. Stir gently to combine everything evenly.
Cook: Close the lid of the slow cooker and set it to cook on HIGH for 4 hours. This allows all the flavors to meld and the vegetables and kielbasa to cook thoroughly.
Serve: After cooking, serve the kielbasa and green beans hot, either on their own or over cooked rice or egg noodles for a hearty and satisfying meal. Enjoy!

Notes

You can adjust the amount of green beans based on availability, between 1 and 1.5 pounds.
No need to peel the potatoes; leaving the skin on adds texture and nutrients.
Serving over rice or egg noodles is recommended to make the dish more filling.
If you prefer a lower salt dish, reduce the added salt or use low-sodium chicken broth.
This recipe is very versatile and can be adapted with other vegetables if desired.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 4 hours
Category: Main Course
Method: Slow Cooking
Cuisine: Polish-American