Kielbasa, Cabbage and Potatoes
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This cozy slow cooker recipe brings together kielbasa, potatoes, and cabbage with broth, onion, and spices for a flavorful, hands-off dinner.
Other recipes we love with Kielbasa are Slow Cooker Pierogies and Kielbasa Potato Soup.
I’ve been seeing so many recipes with cabbage in them with them because of the low carb craze that is going on. I added potatoes since I am not low carb so if you want to carbo load this recipe is for you!
This recipe turned out far better than I expected. The flavors completely meld together for a perfectly flavored meal. To make this recipe somewhat healthy I found a no nitrate kielbasa. I will be making this recipe again! I think it would be a great recipe for a potluck.
How to make this:
You will need these ingredients:
- Kielbasa sausage
- Russet potatoes
- Cabbage
- White onion
- Salt and pepper
- Dried thyme
- Chicken broth
That’s all you need for this simple meal. I love that it’s mostly fresh ingredients.
How long to cook:
This recipe needs enough time to let the potatoes soften. I cook this recipe for 6 hours on low.
This to me is a complete meal. You have your veggies, potatoes and meat in one pot! Just scoop into serving bowls when you arrive home.
I don’t cook much with cabbage but that is about to change. This meal was heavenly and wouldn’t be the same without the cabbage.
We loved this meal! Such a change from a shredded meat slow cooker recipe. The entire meal is flavored from the kielbasa and the potatoes and cabbage are very tender. I think you’ll love it! Have a great week.
More Slow Cooker Complete meals in one pot:
Kielbasa, Cabbage and Potatoes Recipe
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Ingredients
- 12 oz. kielbasa,, any kind works!
- 5 small russet potatoes,, peeled and diced
- 1/2 head of cabbage,, about 6 cups measured
- 1 white onion, sliced
- 1/2 tsp. salt
- 1/4 tsp. pepper
- 1 tsp. dried thyme
- 1 1/2 cups chicken broth
- 1/8 tsp. cayenne pepper, (optional)
Instructions
- Slice and brown the kielbasa in skillet on the stove top. Add to the slow cooker along with the remaining ingredients. Stir.
- Cover and cook on LOW for 6 hours without opening the lid during the cooking time.
- Stir and serve! Enjoy.
Sarah’s Notes
Nutrition
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This recipe rated an unusually high review from my husband. He said, “It’s fine, it tastes good.” My recipes usually rate an “It’s okay.” I did adapt this recipe as I have Celiac Disease, lactose intolerant, and am also allergic to the nightshade family of food, potatoes, tomatoes, sweet & hot peppers, chili powder, and eggplant. I used fresh thyme, a sweet yellow onion, and yams instead of potatoes as well as the only brand of kielbasa in my market that was uncured and gluten-free which I found in the deli area instead of the cold case with all the regular brand names. My picky husband didn’t even want biscuits or bread with this meal as it was enough all by itself. This recipe is a keeper!
That is great to hear! I love your adaptions.