{"id":604,"date":"2025-08-26T12:06:36","date_gmt":"2025-08-26T12:06:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/airfryerchickenwings.com\/slowcooker\/?p=604"},"modified":"2025-08-26T12:06:36","modified_gmt":"2025-08-26T12:06:36","slug":"crockpot-kielbasa-and-green-beans","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/airfryerchickenwings.com\/slowcooker\/crockpot-kielbasa-and-green-beans\/","title":{"rendered":"Crockpot Kielbasa and Green Beans"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><em><strong>Easy to make crockpot green beans, potatoes and Kielbasa recipe, ready in 4 hours. Simply add everything to the slow cooker and enjoy!<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Best Crockpot Kielbasa and Green Beans Recipe<\/h2>\n<p>A busy day is inevitable, and that\u2019s exactly when an easy dinner recipe saves the day. Just toss everything into your crockpot and let it do all the work! One of my favorite go-to meals is Kielbasa with Green Beans and tomatoes, but admittedly, I prefer this recipe without the tomatoes. This is a simple yet flavorful dish where seasoned potatoes, crisp green beans, and smoky kielbasa come together perfectly. Sausage and potatoes are the ultimate comfort food, and trust me, the whole family will be asking for seconds!<\/p>\n<p>I also love switching things up with other green bean recipes, like my Kielbasa Potato and Green Bean Casserole, which bakes everything together for an ultra-cozy meal. And if you\u2019re a fan of hearty, rustic flavors, Kielbasa and Cabbage is another must-try\u2014it\u2019s simple, satisfying, and packed with delicious smoky flavor.<\/p>\n<p>This recipe requires minimal prep time but about four hours of hands-off cooking. The best part? You don\u2019t have to hover over the stove. By the time dinner is ready, you\u2019ll have checked off your to-do list\u2014 running errands, watering your garden or helping the kids with homework. Then, all that\u2019s left to do is serve and enjoy!<\/p>\n<p>I hope you like this recipe! There\u2019s just something about the simplicity of kielbasa, green beans, and potatoes that makes this meal an easy classic!<\/p>\n<p>This is the best crockpot recipe because it includes the best flavor, tender vegetables, hearty potatoes, and sausage. My favorite part of this dish is that it\u2019s super easy to make. It also doesn\u2019t hurt that it has the best flavor. It\u2019s a comforting meal, as most potato recipes are, perfect for a cold evening when you want something warm and filling your stomach.<\/p>\n<p>This crockpot recipe is simpler and heavily relies on the seasoning to set when cooking in the crockpot. This method brings the dish to life because the seasoning has time to soak and seep into the meat and potatoes. If you\u2019d like you can prepare a side dish of egg noodles or rice for a complete meal. The whole family is sure to enjoy trying a new, hearty meal like this one!<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Crockpot Kielbasa and Green Beans Ingredients<\/h2>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Kielbasa sausage<\/li>\n<li>Fresh green beans<\/li>\n<li>Potatoes<\/li>\n<li>Chicken broth<\/li>\n<li>Onion powder<\/li>\n<li>Garlic powder<\/li>\n<li>Salt &amp; Pepper<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to Make Crockpot Kielbasa and Green Beans<\/h2>\n<p class=\"step-count\">First, prepare your ingredients by cutting up the potatoes and green beans. This is honestly the part that takes the most time, so feel free to prep this the night before if you\u2019d like!<\/p>\n<p class=\"step-count\">Add the kielbasa, green beans and potatoes into the slow cooker.<\/p>\n<p class=\"step-count\">Add chicken broth and spices on top and stir.<\/p>\n<p class=\"step-count\">Close lid and cook! It\u2019s that easy! Serve as is (I find it plenty hearty as is) or over white rice or egg noodles. I hope you love these Crockpot Kielbasa and Green Beans as much as we do!<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Storing Leftovers<\/h2>\n<p>Store your leftover kielbasa and green beans in an airtight container or double wrap tightly in plastic then place them in the refrigerator. If stored properly, your leftovers can last up to four days.<\/p>\n<p data-slot-rendered-content=\"true\">You can also freeze this recipe to make it last longer. Eat within a month for best results. Thaw and cook in a skillet to enjoy next time!<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Crockpot Kielbasa and Green Beans FAQs<\/h2>\n<p><strong>What does kielbasa mean?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Kielbasa means \u2018sausage\u2019 in Polish. This sausage typically contains garlic giving it a rich flavor. However, kielbasa to Americans often refers to a type of smoked sausage. Kielbasa is an Eastern European sausage, but has variations from Ukraine, Russia, and other nearby countries.<\/p>\n<p><strong>What is traditionally served with kielbasa?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>For this recipe, green beans and potatoes are the vegetable of choice. To make a complete dinner, a great way to pair it is with rice, egg noodles, coleslaw, or potato salad.<\/p>\n<p><strong>How long should you cook kielbasa?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>For this easy recipe, the kielbasa is cooked in the crockpot for 4 hours on HIGH or 6 hours on LOW.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Can I use other potatoes for this recipe?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p data-slot-rendered-content=\"true\">The short answer is yes. While I found large potatoes to be ideal (especially if you love potatoes and want a lot), you can use baby potatoes if that\u2019s what you have on hand. Otherwise, yellow potatoes, red potatoes, or russet potatoes also work.<\/p>\n<div class=\"wprm-entry-header\">\n<h2 class=\"wprm-recipe-name wprm-block-text-normal\">Crockpot Kielbasa and Green Beans<\/h2>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-summary wprm-block-text-normal\">Easy to make crockpot green beans, potatoes and Kielbasa recipe, ready in 4 hours. Simply add everything to the slow cooker and enjoy!<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-entry-info\">\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-info-columns\">\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-block-container wprm-recipe-block-container-separate wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-time-container wprm-recipe-prep-time-container\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-bold wprm-recipe-time-label wprm-recipe-prep-time-label\">Prep Time: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-time wprm-block-text-normal\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details wprm-recipe-details-minutes wprm-recipe-prep_time wprm-recipe-prep_time-minutes\">15<span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\"> minutes<\/span><\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-unit wprm-recipe-details-minutes wprm-recipe-prep_time-unit wprm-recipe-prep_timeunit-minutes\" aria-hidden=\"true\">minutes<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-block-container wprm-recipe-block-container-separate wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-time-container wprm-recipe-cook-time-container\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-bold wprm-recipe-time-label wprm-recipe-cook-time-label\">Cook Time: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-time wprm-block-text-normal\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details wprm-recipe-details-hours wprm-recipe-cook_time wprm-recipe-cook_time-hours\">4<span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\"> hours<\/span><\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-unit wprm-recipe-details-unit-hours wprm-recipe-cook_time-unit wprm-recipe-cook_timeunit-hours\" aria-hidden=\"true\">hours<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-entry-content\">\n<div id=\"recipe-57029-ingredients\" class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredients-container wprm-recipe-ingredients-no-images wprm-recipe-57029-ingredients-container wprm-block-text-normal wprm-ingredient-style-regular wprm-recipe-images-before\" data-recipe=\"57029\" data-servings=\"6\" data-slot-rendered-recipe=\"true\">\n<h3 class=\"wprm-recipe-header wprm-recipe-ingredients-header wprm-block-text-normal wprm-align-left wprm-header-decoration-none\">Ingredients<\/h3>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-group\">\n<ul class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredients\">\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" data-uid=\"0\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input id=\"wprm-checkbox-0\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" type=\"checkbox\" aria-label=\"\u00a01 pound kielbasa  cut into 1\/2\u201c pieces\" \/><label class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\" for=\"wprm-checkbox-0\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\">\u25a2 <\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">pound<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">kielbasa<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-faded\"> cut into 1\/2\u201c pieces<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" data-uid=\"1\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input id=\"wprm-checkbox-1\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" type=\"checkbox\" aria-label=\"\u00a08 cups green beans  trimmed and chopped into 1&quot;-2\u201d pieces\" \/><label class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\" for=\"wprm-checkbox-1\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\">\u25a2 <\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">8<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">cups<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">green beans<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-faded\"> trimmed and chopped into 1&#8243;-2\u201d pieces<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" data-uid=\"3\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input id=\"wprm-checkbox-2\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" type=\"checkbox\" aria-label=\"\u00a04 large potatoes  peeled and cut into 1&quot; chunks\" \/><label class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\" for=\"wprm-checkbox-2\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\">\u25a2 <\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">4<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">large potatoes<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-faded\"> peeled and cut into 1&#8243; chunks<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" data-uid=\"2\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input id=\"wprm-checkbox-3\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" type=\"checkbox\" aria-label=\"\u00a03 cups chicken broth\" \/><label class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\" for=\"wprm-checkbox-3\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\">\u25a2 <\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">3 cups chicken broth<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" data-uid=\"4\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input id=\"wprm-checkbox-4\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" type=\"checkbox\" aria-label=\"\u00a01 tablespoon onion powder\" \/><label class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\" for=\"wprm-checkbox-4\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\">\u25a2 <\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">1 tablespoon onion powder<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" data-uid=\"5\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input id=\"wprm-checkbox-5\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" type=\"checkbox\" aria-label=\"\u00a01 tablespoon garlic powder\" \/><label class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\" for=\"wprm-checkbox-5\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\">\u25a2<\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">1 tablespoon garlic powder<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" data-uid=\"6\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input id=\"wprm-checkbox-6\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" type=\"checkbox\" aria-label=\"\u00a01 teaspoon salt\" \/><label class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\" for=\"wprm-checkbox-6\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\">\u25a2 <\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">teaspoon<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">salt<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" data-uid=\"7\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input id=\"wprm-checkbox-7\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" type=\"checkbox\" aria-label=\"\u00a01\/2 teaspoon pepper\" \/><label class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\" for=\"wprm-checkbox-7\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\">\u25a2 <\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1\/2<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">teaspoon<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">pepper<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"recipe-57029-instructions\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instructions-container wprm-recipe-57029-instructions-container wprm-block-text-normal\" data-recipe=\"57029\" data-slot-rendered-recipe=\"true\">\n<h3 class=\"wprm-recipe-header wprm-recipe-instructions-header wprm-block-text-normal wprm-align-left wprm-header-decoration-none\">Instructions<\/h3>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-group\">\n<ul class=\"wprm-recipe-instructions\">\n<li id=\"wprm-recipe-57029-step-0-0\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\">\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\">Add all of the ingredients into the crockpot and stir. Close lid and cook on HIGH for 4 hours or LOW for 6 hours.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"wprm-recipe-57029-step-0-1\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\">\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\">Serve as is, or on top of rice or egg noodles.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Easy to make crockpot green beans, potatoes and Kielbasa recipe, ready in 4 hours. Simply add everything to the slow cooker and enjoy! The Best Crockpot Kielbasa and Green Beans &#8230; <\/p>\n<p class=\"read-more-container\"><a title=\"Crockpot Kielbasa and Green Beans\" class=\"read-more button\" href=\"https:\/\/airfryerchickenwings.com\/slowcooker\/crockpot-kielbasa-and-green-beans\/#more-604\" aria-label=\"Read more about Crockpot Kielbasa and Green Beans\">Read more<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":605,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-604","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-uncategorized","generate-columns","tablet-grid-50","mobile-grid-100","grid-parent","grid-50","no-featured-image-padding"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/airfryerchickenwings.com\/slowcooker\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/604","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/airfryerchickenwings.com\/slowcooker\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/airfryerchickenwings.com\/slowcooker\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/airfryerchickenwings.com\/slowcooker\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/airfryerchickenwings.com\/slowcooker\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=604"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/airfryerchickenwings.com\/slowcooker\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/604\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":606,"href":"https:\/\/airfryerchickenwings.com\/slowcooker\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/604\/revisions\/606"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/airfryerchickenwings.com\/slowcooker\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/605"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/airfryerchickenwings.com\/slowcooker\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=604"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/airfryerchickenwings.com\/slowcooker\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=604"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/airfryerchickenwings.com\/slowcooker\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=604"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}