Description
A hearty and flavorful Crockpot Sausage and Potatoes recipe perfect for an easy, hands-off meal. Tender baby potatoes, smoky sausage, fresh green beans, and diced tomatoes with green chilies are slow-cooked together with butter and Italian seasonings, delivering a comforting and satisfying dish ideal for family dinners.
Ingredients
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Meat and Vegetables
- 2 pounds smoked sausage, sliced
- 2 pounds baby potatoes, halved
- 2 medium onions, chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 12 ounces fresh green beans
Other Ingredients
- 10 ounces diced tomatoes and green chilies (with liquid)
- 4 tablespoons butter (1/2 stick)
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Prepare Ingredients: Slice the smoked sausage, halve the baby potatoes, chop the onions, and mince the garlic cloves. Rinse and trim the fresh green beans.
- Add to Crockpot: Place the sausage, baby potatoes, chopped onions, minced garlic, and green beans into the crockpot in an even layer.
- Add Tomatoes and Seasonings: Pour the diced tomatoes and green chilies with their liquid over the mixture. Add the butter and sprinkle Italian seasoning, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper evenly on top.
- Cook: Cover the crockpot and cook on low heat for 6 to 8 hours or on high heat for 3 to 4 hours, until the potatoes are fork tender and the flavors have melded beautifully.
- Serve: Once cooked, give the dish a gentle stir to combine everything, then serve warm as a comforting main course.
Notes
- You can use any type of smoked sausage, such as kielbasa or Andouille, based on your preference.
- If fresh green beans are unavailable, frozen green beans may be substituted; add them halfway through cooking to avoid overcooking.
- Adjust seasoning to taste before serving, especially the salt and pepper.
- This recipe can be doubled for larger gatherings by using a larger crockpot.
- Leftovers store well in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and can be reheated on the stovetop or microwave.
