Delicious Crockpot Beef Kielbasa Green Beans Dinner
This Crockpot Kielbasa Green Beans Recipe transforms simple ingredients into a hearty meal with minimal effort. Enjoy tender green beans and savory beef kielbasa slow-cooked to perfection!
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 6-8 hours on LOW or 3-4 hours on HIGH
- Total Time: 55 minute
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound Beef Kielbasa, sliced into ½-inch to 1-inch thick rounds
- 1.5 to 2 pounds Green Beans, frozen cut or fresh, trimmed and snapped
- 1.5 pounds Potatoes, small new or quartered Yukon Gold, peeled and cut into 1-inch chunks (optional)
- 1 medium Yellow Onion, roughly chopped
- 3 cloves Garlic, minced
- 1 to 1.5 cups Low-Sodium Beef Broth
- 1 teaspoon Smoked Paprika
- 1 teaspoon Dried Thyme
- Salt, to taste
- Freshly Ground Black Pepper, to taste
- Pinch of Red Pepper Flakes (optional)
- 1 teaspoon Apple Cider Vinegar (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare Your Ingredients: Slice the beef kielbasa, chop the onion, mince the garlic, and prepare the green beans and potatoes if using.
- Layer in the Crockpot: Start by layering the potatoes at the bottom of the crockpot, followed by the green beans.
- Add the Kielbasa and Aromatics: Spread the sliced kielbasa over the vegetables, then sprinkle the chopped onion and minced garlic on top.
- Pour in the Broth and Season: Pour the beef broth over everything and season with smoked paprika, dried thyme, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes if desired. Stir gently to combine.
- Cook it Up: Cover the crockpot and set it to cook on LOW for 6-8 hours or on HIGH for 3-4 hours.
- Finish and Serve: Once cooked, stir the mixture, taste, and adjust seasonings if necessary. Optionally, stir in apple cider vinegar before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 15 g
- Cholesterol: 50 mg
Keywords: For a complete meal, consider adding carrots, parsnips, or sweet potatoes. Browning the kielbasa before adding it to the crockpot can enhance the flavor. A splash of apple cider vinegar at the end brightens the dish.