Crockpot Kielbasa and Green Beans
A simple, hearty, and flavor-packed dinner. Smoky kielbasa pairs perfectly with tender green beans in a savory, slightly sweet sauce. Perfect for weeknight dinners with minimal effort.
Equipment
- 6-quart crockpot or slow cooker
- Cutting board and knife
Ingredients
- 1 lb kielbasa sliced into ½-inch pieces
- 1 lb fresh green beans trimmed
- 1 medium onion sliced
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- ½ cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 tbsp soy sauce or tamari
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp brown sugar or honey
- ½ tsp black pepper
- Optional: red pepper flakes for heat
Instructions
- Lightly grease the crockpot with cooking spray or a little oil.
- Place sliced kielbasa, onion, and garlic at the bottom of the crockpot.
- In a small bowl, whisk together chicken broth, soy sauce, olive oil, brown sugar, and black pepper. Pour over kielbasa and onions.
- Cover and cook on low for 3 hours.
- Add the green beans, stir gently, and continue cooking on low for 1–1.5 hours until tender-crisp.
- Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Serve hot, with rice, mashed potatoes, or alone.
Notes
• Add green beans later to keep them tender-crisp.
• Slice kielbasa evenly for uniform cooking.
• Adjust sweetness and saltiness of the sauce to taste.
• Add red pepper flakes for a subtle kick.
• Slice kielbasa evenly for uniform cooking.
• Adjust sweetness and saltiness of the sauce to taste.
• Add red pepper flakes for a subtle kick.