Kielbasa, Cabbage and Potatoes
193 CommentsApr 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.
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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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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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.
Nutrition
Nutrition info is auto-generated. This information is an estimate; if you are on a special diet, please use your own calculations.
More Complete Slow Cooker meals in one pot
Try the Slow Cooker Chicken Enchilada Casserole, Kielbasa and Sauerkraut, or Slow Cooker Cabbage Rolls for easy, hearty meals.
Slow Cooker Chicken and Cabbage, a Full Chicken Dinner, or a Slow Cooker Pot Roast are great options for simple, comforting dinners.
Chicken, Potatoes and Green Beans or a Kielbasa Dinner are perfect when you want a complete meal made right in the crockpot.
I make this every week to every other week! It is so good. I also add carrots!
Kielbasi is already cooked, no need to brown in skillet. Works great just sliced and in crockpot with all other ingredients
You are correct that kielbasa is already cooked. If you have the time to brown it and the onions, then use broth to deglaze the pan, it will add more depth of flavor.
it’s always disappointing reading positive reviews and ending up with a not so incredible dish. ya win some ya lose some!
Can you specifically say what you didn’t like about the recipe? It helps other viewers know why you rated it so low. Thank you.
Love love this recipe. Simple recipe, simple ingredients, BIG FLAVOR!!!! My family enjoys it every time I make it. Thank you for sharing.
Could I use different potatoes for this? Skin or without
Yes, any potato will work. With or without skin.
6 hours on low turned it to mush!
Your slow cooker must cook a little hot, try 4-5 hours next time.
I have found, with my slow cooker, that 6 hours on low means 3 hours. Most newer slow cookers cook hotter than they used to due to government regulations…..concerns that meat sits too long, at low temps, in your slow cooker which promotes bacteria that can be harmful to consumers.
Can you use country style sausage?
Yes, but I would cook it first.
Started making this at lunch time today and it was ready at 6:30pm, me and my partner both loved it, he had seconds, two full bowls and he´s going to heat some up in the morning and put it in a flask to take to work 🙂 Thanks for sharing, Rakel.
Really tasty. Made a couple changes, left skin on potatoes, added 14.5oz can of diced fire roasted tomatoes, sm can mild green chilies and 4 tablespoons of minced garlic.
Yummy!!!
Only thing I’d change are using Yukon gold potatoes instead of russet which work much better if baking. They get to mushy in slow cooking and become more like a sauce in the dish.
Made this today. My 52 year old son really liked it. I’ll be making it again!!!