Description

This Slow Cooker Cabbage, Sausage, and Potatoes recipe is your answer to effortless and comforting home-cooked meals. Perfect for busy weeknights or gatherings, this hearty dish combines tender slices of sausage with soft potatoes and savory cabbage, all simmered together to create a warm, flavorful experience. With minimal prep time and the convenience of a slow cooker, you can set it and forget it while the magic happens. Ideal for cozy family dinners or meal prepping for the week ahead, this one-pot wonder is sure to become a staple in your culinary repertoire.

Ingredients

Scale

1 lb smoked sausage or kielbasa
4 medium potatoes
1 small head of cabbage
1 medium onion
3 cloves garlic
1 cup chicken broth
1 tbsp olive oil
1/2 tsp salt (more to taste)
1/4 tsp black pepper
1 tsp smoked paprika (optional for extra flavor)
1/2 tsp dried thyme
Fresh parsley (for garnish)

Instructions

Slice the sausage into rounds.
Peel and dice the potatoes into bite-sized pieces.
Chop the cabbage and slice the onion; mince the garlic.
Add all ingredients to the slow cooker: sausage, potatoes, cabbage, onion, garlic.
Drizzle with olive oil; season with salt, pepper, smoked paprika (if using), and thyme.
Pour in chicken broth until ingredients are lightly covered.
Cook on low for 6-7 hours or high for 3-4 hours until tender.
Stir well before serving; garnish with fresh parsley.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 6 hours (low) or 3 hours (high)
Category: Main
Method: Slow Cooking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
Calories: 290
Sugar: 2g
Sodium: 780mg
Fat: 15g
Saturated Fat: 5g
Unsaturated Fat: 10g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 29g
Fiber: 4g
Protein: 12g
Cholesterol: 50mg

Keywords: Feel free to add other vegetables like carrots or bell peppers for added nutrition. You can use turkey sausage for a lighter option while keeping it hearty.