Slow Cooker Cabbage, Sausage & Potatoes
A comforting one-pot meal of cabbage, smoked sausage, and potatoes, easily made in a slow cooker for a family-friendly dinner.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 4 medium Potatoes, cubed or quartered Yukon Gold or red potatoes hold shape; russets will mash more.
- 1 pound Smoked beef sausage or turkey kielbasa, sliced Polish turkey kielbasa or any smoked link.
- 1 head Cabbage, chopped Green or Savoy; Savoy is softer and breaks down faster.
- 1 medium Onion, roughly chopped Yellow or sweet onion.
- 2 medium Carrots, sliced Optional, adds color and sweetness.
Seasoning & Liquid
- 1 cup Chicken broth or water Optional for a saucier finished dish.
- 1 teaspoon Smoked paprika Optional addition for extra warmth.
- to taste Salt and black pepper Adjust seasoning to preference.
- 1-2 cloves Garlic, minced Optional.
Instructions
Preparation
- Rinse and cube or quarter the potatoes for even cooking.
- Slice the smoked beef sausage into 1/2-inch rounds.
- Chop the cabbage into bite-sized pieces.
- Roughly chop the onion and slice carrots, if using.
Cooking
- Layer potatoes, beef sausage, cabbage, and onion in the slow cooker.
- Sprinkle with salt and pepper and add garlic or smoked paprika if using.
- Pour 1 cup of broth or water only if you want a saucier result.
- Cook on LOW for 6–8 hours or HIGH for 3-4 hours, until potatoes are tender when pierced with a fork.
- Taste and adjust seasoning before serving.
Notes
For a lighter version, use turkey kielbasa. For a vegetarian option, swap beef sausage for smoked tempeh and use vegetable broth. Leftovers can be stored in airtight containers in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.