Description
Crock-Pot Potatoes, Sausage and Green Beans is a hearty and comforting one-pot meal combining smoky sausage, tender baby potatoes, crisp-tender green beans, and flavorful seasonings. This slow cooker recipe requires minimal preparation and is perfect for busy weekdays or relaxed weekend dinners.
Ingredients
Proteins
- 1 ½ lb smoked sausage, sliced into rounds
Vegetables
- 1 ½ lb baby potatoes, halved
- 1 lb fresh green beans, trimmed
- 1 small onion, sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
Liquids and Oils
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 tbsp olive oil
Seasonings
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- ½ tsp onion powder
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- ¼ tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Add Ingredients: Place the halved baby potatoes, sliced onion, minced garlic, sliced smoked sausage, and trimmed green beans into the slow cooker.
- Add Liquids and Seasonings: Pour in one cup of low-sodium chicken broth and drizzle with one tablespoon of olive oil. Then sprinkle smoked paprika, Italian seasoning, onion powder, salt, black pepper, and optional red pepper flakes evenly over the mixture.
- Combine: Gently stir all ingredients in the slow cooker to ensure the seasonings and liquids are evenly distributed among the vegetables and sausage.
- Cook: Cover the slow cooker with its lid and cook on LOW setting for 5 to 6 hours, or on HIGH for 2 ½ to 3 hours, until the baby potatoes are tender and easily pierced with a fork.
- Finish and Serve: Before serving, gently stir the cooked dish to combine flavors, then garnish with freshly chopped parsley for a vibrant, fresh finish.
Notes
- Baby Yukon Gold or red potatoes are ideal for this recipe for their texture and flavor.
- Turkey or chicken sausage can be used as a leaner alternative to smoked sausage.
- If you prefer firmer green beans, add them during the last 1–2 hours of cooking to prevent over-softening.
- Avoid overcooking the potatoes to keep them from falling apart and maintain their shape.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days for best quality.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 hours
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
