Slow Cooker Potatoes Cabbage and Kielbasa is a one-pot meal full of great flavor!
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.
Slow Cooker Potatoes, Cabbage and Kielbasa
Equipment Needed:
- Slow Cooker- 6 quart or larger
Ingredients:
- 12 oz. kielbasa, any kind works!
- 5 small russet potatoes, peeled and diced
- 1/2 head of cabbage, about 6 cups measured
- 1 yellow 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.
Love this recipe it’s my first go to in the Fall. Instead of potatoes I add papardelle noodles plus carroway seeds. Seems to bring out the German in me. If there is any left over we like it fried. Yum!!!!! Joycie from Canada
My family won’t eat cabbage but love all the other ingredients. Can I leave it the cabbage?
I think that will work fine
If you wanted a double batch would you just double the ingredients and cool for the 6 hours.
Thank you
Yes, you may need an hour longer for a double batch. Keep the lid on the entire cooking time.
Can I use the frozen diced potatoes instead?
Hi Reisha, I have not tried, You could probably do that. I don’t think they take as long to cook as raw fresh potatoes.
This is one of my favorite meals to make. It’s good any time, but now that fall is just around the corner, we will appreciate it even more. Super easy to make and it tastes great. These are ingredients that everyone usually has. I love cabbage, so this was right up my alley. My husband and son are picky eaters, but there are no complaints about this. I didn’t realize you had a cookbook out, but I was happy to find it on Amazon. It will be the one I turn to most often.. Thank you!
A teaspoon of Thyme destroyed the first batch. Tried again sans the herb, it has great flavor
Did you use leafy thyme or ground. Ground is very overpowering.
Can you please add to typical serving size info in the recipe breakdown?
Thank you in advance
Can I exchange 5 spuds with a broken up had of cauliflower?
I think that will work fine.
what is the portion size for one person equal?
About 1/8 of the recipe.
Can you add carrots in it
That should work, usually carrots cook in the same amount of time as potatoes.
Hi!
In the video you used cayenne pepper. About how much did you use? Thanks
1/8 of a teaspoon. Thank you!
Try adding beer as the braising liquid, gives it a different “body” , but a nice standard recipe , also can add cabbage later in cooking for more bite , thanks for posting
I added bacon & started the potatoes by cooking them in the bacon drippings. Added a nice additional layer of flavor. Beer wouldajso add a nice flavor but a dark beer.
Rich, satisfying and delicious
Do you have to use the dried thyme? Can’t seem to find any
No! It will be fine without
Can you add peppers
Yes!
Can you use beef broth instead of chicken broth
Yes, should work fine.
Thank you so much for this recipe ,My family enjoyed this so much they had seconds and I finished it the next day ! It feels so good to eat healthy meals for a change
Instead of cabbage I use sour kraut and leave kielbasa intact until after it’s fully cooked so it doesn’t dry out nor dose it absorb too much other flavors. Once cooked I slice up into even sections for however many people are eating and let them decide how thick or thin they want their meat. I personally top with horseradish mustard and eat until I have to unbutton my pants!
Can I use Italian sausage instead of kielbasa?
Yes! Will work great.?
Thank you, my family loves this recipe! I usually sauté the onions in bacon grease prior to adding to the crockpot for a bit of additional flavor. In addition, I like to add carrots and a 1/3 cup of apple cider vinegar diluted in a cup of water.
Made this recipe yesterday and enjoyed it. Thyme adds a zing to the cabbage! Great way to use cabbage that just went on sale for 19 cents a pound!! I cooked 6 hours on low and potatoes were a little softer than I like, so next time I may reduce the cooking time by a little, or cut into bigger chunks. I usually use Vidalia onions but bought a yellow onion for this recipe – I liked that the yellow onion was not sweet – it makes a difference in this recipe!