Kielbasa, Cabbage and Potatoes

Apr 13, 2026

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This cozy slow cooker recipe brings together kielbasa, potatoes, and cabbage with broth, onion, and spices for a flavorful homestyle dinner.

close up of cooked cabbage, potato meal in slow cooker.

Featured Comment

So happy I found this recipe, so easy to make and tastes so yummy, and not bland at all, I found the spices perfect, especially with the added cayenne pepper for that little bit of heat, my family loved it!
– Kathleen

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If you want more cabbage recipes, then I’ve got the recipe for you! Cabbage actually tastes good; it has a great texture when cooked down. This kielbasa and cabbage recipe is a keeper; it’s easy to throw together and very filling. We know cooking with kielbasa in the slow cooker works well, since we love Crockpot Red Beans and Rice, Slow Cooker Pierogies, and Kielbasa Potato Soup.

Key Ingredients

Kielbasa: Find this near the bacon at the store. I can sometimes find no nitrate variety to make it healthier.

Cabbage: Cooks down amazingly in the slow cooker – it melts in your mouth, it gets so tender.

Potatoes: Cubed Russet Potatoes hold up well in this. If you want low-carb, simply skip these.

Seasonings and Broth: This is a simple recipe; just add chicken broth, salt, pepper and cayenne pepper.

uncooked onion, potatoes, and browned kielbasa in a slow cooker.

How to Make Kielbasa, Potatoes, and Cabbage

Brown the kielbasa for extra flavor.
Add everything to the crockpot and let it cook low and slow.
Stir and serve once the potatoes are tender.

finished cooking potatoes, kielbasa and cabbage in an oval slow cooker.

How long to cook?

This recipe needs enough time for the potatoes to soften. I cook this recipe for 6 hours on low.

What to Serve with this?

Bread: Cornbread or garlic bread is great for sopping up the cooking broth.

Other Sides: Sliced tomatoes or mac and cheese are great choices.

close up of potato, kielbasa, cabbage meal with a wooden spoon in it.

Tips & Variations

Meat Swap: A full pound of cooked bacon is a great swap, or you can use summer sausage or andoullie sausage.

Red Cabbage: Use red instead of green; it’s slightly sweeter.

Carrots: Add a pound of sliced carrots – it’s a popular addition.

Plate with cooked kielbasa, potato and cabbage.

Does the Kielbasa have to be browned?

No! You can skip browning the kielbasa in any slow cooker recipe. Browning adds some depth of flavor, but it isn’t necessary.

Does this freeze well?

This meal can be frozen, but the potatoes may change texture after being thawed.

Kielbasa, Cabbage and Potatoes Recipe

4.74 from 60 votes

Prep Time: 20

Cook Time: 6

Total Time: 6 20

Servings:

By: Sarah Olson

Hearty kielbasa, potatoes, cabbage, and onion slow-cooked with broth and spices for a cozy, one-pot meal.

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Equipment

Slow Cooker- 6 quart or larger (I own and use this one from Crock-Pot)

Ingredients

▢ 12 oz. kielbasa, any kind works!
▢ 5 small russet potatoe,, 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 a 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.