Crockpot Sausage, Potatoes & Green Beans

Crockpot sausage, potatoes & green beans is a tasty one-pot recipe that uses simple, affordable ingredients. Also known as Hoosier Stew, this smoked sausage & potato recipe is kid-friendly and family friendly. This is also a recipe that can be served year-round. Instructions to make this easy slow cooker meal in the Instant Pot are also included.

Ingredients For Crockpot Sausage, Potatoes & Green Beans

• Sausage – 1 pound
• Potatoes – 1 pound
• Green Beans – 1 pound
• Broth – 1 cup
• Onion – 1/3 cup 
• Garlic – 1 minced clove
• Seasonings: salt, pepper, paprika

How To Make Sausage, Potatoes & Green Beans

Slow Cooker

1. Add all ingredients to the slow cooker. Stir to mix well.
2. Cook HIGH 2-3 hours, LOW 4-6.

Instant Pot

1. Add all ingredients to the Instant Pot. Stir to mix well.
2. Close lid and seal valve. Set high pressure and cook for 12 minutes. When cooking time is complete, quick-release the pressure.

What Type of Sausage To Use

This recipe calls for smoked sausage. That means the sausage is already cooked. As with most of my recipes I encourage you to your preferred sausage or a sausage that fits your lifestyle and budget.

What Type Potatoes To Use

Use your preferred potato. What you see in the pics is russet potatoes that are peeled & chopped. Potatoes are easy to overcook in the slow cooker & if you do, they turn to mush. As a way around this, I suggest cutting the potatoes into large chunks or leave the skin on. This will help them hold their shape during the long cooking process. Waxy potatoes like red potatoes also work well with this recipe.

What Type of Green Beans To Use

I like to use fresh green beans with this recipe however canned and frozen can also be used. If you don’t like green beans, substitute another vegetable like broccoli or chopped asparagus.