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Dump-and-Go Crockpot Sausage & Green Beans - Easy, Hearty, and Flavor-Packed

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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 10 minutes
Servings 6 servings

Ingredients
  

  • 1 to 1.5 pounds smoked sausage (kielbasa, andouille, or your favorite fully cooked sausage), sliced into 1/2-inch rounds
  • 1.5 pounds fresh green beans, trimmed and cut in half (or use frozen, no need to thaw)
  • 1 pound baby gold or red potatoes, halved or quartered if large
  • 1 medium yellow onion, sliced
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil or melted butter
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt (adjust to taste, especially if sausage is salty)
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika (or regular paprika)
  • 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning (or dried thyme/oregano)
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice or apple cider vinegar (optional, for brightness at the end)
  • Red pepper flakes to taste (optional, for heat)
  • Fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish (optional)

Instructions
 

  • Layer the vegetables: Add potatoes, green beans, onion, and garlic to the Crockpot.
  • Add the sausage: Scatter the sausage slices over the vegetables.
  • Mix the seasoning: In a small bowl, whisk together chicken broth, olive oil, salt, pepper, smoked paprika, and Italian seasoning. If you like a little heat, add a pinch of red pepper flakes.
  • Pour and go: Pour the mixture evenly over everything in the slow cooker. No need to stir.
  • Set it: Cover and cook on Low for 5–6 hours or High for 2.5–3.5 hours, until the potatoes are tender and the green beans are soft but not mushy.
  • Finish with acid: Stir in lemon juice or apple cider vinegar. This brightens the flavors and cuts through the richness.
  • Taste and adjust: Add more salt or pepper if needed. Garnish with chopped parsley and serve warm.