Crockpot Kielbasa and Green Beans
This Crockpot Kielbasa and Green Beans recipe is a simple yet satisfying meal, perfect for busy weeknights. The combination of smoky kielbasa, fresh green beans, and aromatic seasonings creates a flavorful and comforting dish with minimal effort, all thanks to the magic of slow cooking.
Equipment
- Crockpot (slow cooker)
- Knife
- Cutting board
- Measuring cups
- Measuring spoons
- Can opener
Ingredients
- 1 pound kielbasa sausage, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1 pound fresh green beans, trimmed
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ cup chicken broth low sodium
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt or to taste
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon onion powder
- Red pepper flakes optional, for a touch of heat
Instructions
- Drizzle olive oil into the bottom of your crockpot.
- Add the chopped onion and minced garlic to the crockpot.
- Layer in the green beans, spreading them evenly.
- Top with the diced kielbasa, nestling the sausage pieces amongst the green beans.
- Pour the can of diced tomatoes (undrained) over the kielbasa and green beans.
- Pour the chicken broth over everything.
- Season generously with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder. Add red pepper flakes if desired.
- Cover the crockpot and cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours. Check for doneness. The green beans should be tender and the kielbasa should be heated through.
- Give everything a good stir.
- Serve hot.
Notes
For a thicker sauce, add a cornstarch slurry (1 tablespoon cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons cold water) to the crockpot during the last 30 minutes of cooking. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days. To make it low-carb, simply reduce the amount of diced tomatoes or omit them altogether. Adjust seasonings to your liking.