Slow-Cooked Kielbasa with Green Beans and Potatoes (Print version)

Smoky kielbasa, green beans, and baby potatoes simmer in a savory slow cooker broth for an easy family dinner.

# Ingredients:

For the slow cooker

01 - 1 1/2 lb (680 g) smoked kielbasa, sliced into 1/2-inch rounds
02 - 1 1/2 lb (680 g) baby gold or red potatoes, halved
03 - 1 lb (450 g) fresh green beans, trimmed
04 - 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
05 - 3 cloves garlic, minced
06 - 1 cup (240 ml) low-sodium chicken broth
07 - 2 tablespoons (28 g) unsalted butter, cut into pieces
08 - 1 teaspoon garlic powder
09 - 1 teaspoon onion powder
10 - 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
11 - 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
12 - 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more to taste
13 - 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes, optional

For serving

14 - 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
15 - 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese, optional
16 - 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar or lemon juice, optional

# Instructions:

01 - Trim the green beans, halve the baby potatoes, chop the onion, mince the garlic, and slice the kielbasa into 1/2-inch rounds.
02 - Place the potatoes in the bottom of a 6-quart slow cooker. Add the green beans, onion, garlic, and kielbasa on top.
03 - Sprinkle with garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, black pepper, salt, and red pepper flakes if using. Pour the broth around the edges and dot the top with butter.
04 - Cover and cook on low for 6-7 hours or on high for 3-4 hours, until the potatoes are fork-tender and the green beans are cooked to your liking.
05 - Stir once near the end of cooking to coat everything in the smoky broth. Taste and add more salt only if needed.
06 - Sprinkle with parsley and Parmesan if using. Add a small splash of vinegar or lemon juice if the broth needs brightness, then serve warm with some of the broth spooned over each portion.

# Good to know:

01 - Use fully cooked kielbasa unless the package gives different cooking directions.
02 - Fresh green beans cook tender over the full time. Add them halfway through if you prefer a firmer bite.
03 - Leftovers keep refrigerated for up to 4 days.

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