When life gets busy, I love leaning on recipes that don’t just feed a crowd but also bring everyone around the table with smiles. This green beans and potatoes and sausage dish has been a favorite in my Southern kitchen for years. It’s hearty, comforting, and perfect whether I’m feeding my family on a weeknight or welcoming guests for Sunday supper. The best part? It’s a one pot smoked sausage green beans and potatoes meal that practically cooks itself while you enjoy the company.
Green Beans, Potatoes, and Sausage
There’s something about this combination of smoky sausage, tender potatoes, and flavorful green beans that makes it the ultimate comfort food. It’s a quick weeknight dinner with sausage that’s as easy as it is filling. I love that it’s budget-friendly, comes together with just a handful of ingredients, and works perfectly in the crockpot or on the stovetop. It’s also deeply Southern, with the same cozy flavors you’d expect in Southern green beans and potatoes passed down from the memory of my grandma’s kitchen.
Ingredient Notes
Here’s a quick overview of the key ingredients for this recipe. For the full list of ingredients and exact measurements, be sure to check the recipe card at the bottom of this post.
- Smoked sausage: Use Polish, turkey, or Andouille. Swap in chicken sausage for a lighter version.
- Green beans: Fresh or frozen, both work. For faster prep, use trimmed frozen beans.
- Beef broth: Canned or boxed, or substitute chicken broth if that’s what you have.
- Potatoes: Russet, Yukon gold, or red all hold up well. Leave the skins on for rustic charm.
- Onion: I like using a sweet yellow onion, but a white one also works.
- Garlic: Use minced fresh garlic. Garlic powder can be used in a pinch.
- Italian seasoning: Adds herby depth. Swap in thyme or rosemary if preferred. Try my homemade Italian Seasoning Blend.
Yes, but add them in during the last 30 minutes so they don’t get mushy. Note the flavor will not be as intense.
How to Make Green Beans and Potatoes and Sausage
Combine Ingredients
Place the sausage, potatoes, green beans, onion, garlic, broth, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper in your crockpot. Stir gently to mix everything together.
Cover and cook on low for 5 to 6 hours or on high for about 4 hours, until the potatoes are fork tender and the green beans are soft but not mushy.
Pro Tip: If you’re prepping ahead, you can chop the potatoes and onion the night before and store them in cold water in the fridge until ready to use.
Optional Stove Top Instructions (Like My Grandma Did)
Bring everything to a boil in a large pot, then reduce the heat to medium-low. Cover and simmer for 45 minutes to 1 hour, until potatoes are fork-tender. Add extra broth if needed to keep potatoes covered.
Variations, Substitutions, and Recipe Tips
Dietary Modifications: Use turkey or chicken sausage for a leaner version. Choose low-sodium broth for reduced salt.
Flavor Enhancements: Add red pepper flakes for a kick, or stir in a pat of butter at the end for richness.
Add-In Options: Bacon pieces or bell peppers for extra flavor.
Simple Substitutions: Swap green beans for asparagus or carrots, or use kielbasa instead of smoked sausage.
Tips For Recipe Success: Cut the potatoes evenly so they cook at the same rate. Taste before serving and adjust seasoning once the flavors have mingled.
Yes, cook on high pressure for 10 minutes, then do a quick release.
Absolutely. Freeze in airtight containers, then thaw overnight in the fridge before reheating.
Hospitality Challenge 🙏🏼
Invite two or three friends or a nearby family over for your one pot smoked sausage, potatoes, and green beans. Before they arrive, set simple index cards at each place with the names of local and church leaders for whom to pray for. After dinner, read this aloud to frame the moment: “First of all, then, I urge that supplications, prayers, intercessions, and thanksgivings be made for all people, for kings and all who are in high positions, that we may lead a peaceful and quiet life, godly and dignified in every way” (1 Timothy 2:1–2, ESV). Go around the table with one sentence prayers for each name, then invite brief personal requests and take a minute to share how Jesus has given you hope this week. Send guests home with a small leftovers container.
More Easy Crock Pot Meals
- Effortless Crock Pot Chicken And Dumplings
- Navy Bean Soup, Crock Pot Recipe , and Southern Cornbread
- Crock Pot Pork Chops with Potatoes and Creamy Gravy
- Crockpot Turkey Breast Recipe and Stuffing
This green beans and potatoes and sausage recipe makes a hearty, comforting meal that’s perfect for weeknights or gatherings. If you have any questions about making this recipe, feel free to ask in the comments below. I’m here to help!
Green Beans, Potatoes and Sausage Dinner
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Ingredients
- 1 pound sausage, smoked, Polish, turkey, or Andouille sausage, sliced into rounds
- 4 cups green beans, use frozen or fresh
- 32 ounces beef broth, canned or boxed
- 5 cups potatoes, russet, Yukon gold or red, peeled or unpeeled, evenly cut into bite size chunks
- 1 onion, medium sized, peeled and sliced into quarters
- 1 teaspoon garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ½ teaspoon salt, or to taste
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Combine Ingredients and Cook
- Add the sausage, green beans, beef broth, potatoes, onion, garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, pepper, to a 4-quart crockpot. Stir to mix.1 pound sausage, 4 cups green beans, 32 ounces beef broth, 5 cups potatoes, 1 onion, 1 teaspoon garlic, 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning, ½ teaspoon salt, ½ teaspoon black pepper
- Crockpot: Cook on low for 5 to 6 hours or on high for about 4 hours, until the potatoes are fork tender.
Optional Stove Top Instructions
- Stovetop: Bring all the ingredients to a boil in a 6 quart pot then turn down the heat to simmer. Cover, and cook on medium-low heat for 45 minutes to 1 hour, or until the potatoes are fork-tender. Note, you might need to add a little extra broth while cooking to keep the potatoes covered.
Serve
- Taste and adjust salt and pepper if needed. One of my favorite parts about this dish was how my grandma mashed my potatos with a fork and slathered on fresh butter, salt, and pepper.
Gina’s Notes and Tips
Variations and Swaps
- Dietary Modifications: Use turkey or chicken sausage for a leaner version. Choose low-sodium broth for reduced salt.
- Flavor Enhancements: Add red pepper flakes for a kick.
- Add-In Options: Bacon pieces or bell peppers for extra flavor.
- Simple Substitutions: Swap green beans for asparagus, lima beans, or carrots.
Storage and Reheating
- Room Temperature: Like most cooked meals, this shouldn’t sit out for more than 2 hours.
- Fridge: Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 4 days. The flavors actually deepen overnight, making it even tastier the next day.
- Freezer: Freeze in portioned containers for up to 2 months. Be sure to cool the dish completely before freezing to maintain the best texture.
- Reheat: Warm gently on the stovetop over medium heat, adding a splash of broth or water if needed to loosen things up. For quick single servings, the microwave works just fine.
Equipment
love this! my mom used to make this, only she would fry the potatoes and sausage and add sauerkraut instead of the beans. I absolutely love one pan meals. I will definitely try your way.
Cynthia, One of my favorite things is sausage and Sauerkraut! My grandma made souerkraut each fall in big crocks then canned it. So good!
Made this using Kiolbassa, extra vidalia onion, added celery and used Knorr concentrated chicken broth. Thank you for the inspiration. Next time, I will follow YOUR recipe(using your ingredients only)! Oh, and it turned out special!!TYVM
Kathy, Vidalias are my favorite onion! Thanks for sharing, I like hearing how people make the recipes their own. 😋