Slow Cooker Kielbasa and Cabbage Recipe - Easy Crockpot Meal! (2024)

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Easy Slow CookerKielbasa and Cabbage recipe! Throw Beef Kielbasa, Cabbage, Onions and Potatoes in a crockpot and dinner will be ready in 6 hours! I serve this healthy dish over egg noodles – my family LOVES this comfort food meal!

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I am back with another slow cooker meal, and this is one of our favorite Kielbasa Recipes! Even though it’s not even Fall yet, I’ve been loving my slow cooker this Summer! It’s been a life safer to have a delicious dinner ready when time management isn’t on my side!

Need to make this quicker? Try my Instant Pot Kielbasa and Cabbage recipe!

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With a beautiful cabbage picked from the garden, I was contemplating what I should do with it. At first I thought of making Ham and Cabbage Soup or Creamy Cabbage Casserole but then I had other ideas! Recently we’ve been loving Crock Pot Kielbasa in Tomato Sauce, so I decided to throw the cabbage to in the slow cooker too! Boom – thisSlow Cooker Kielbasa and Cabbage dish was created!

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Crockpot Cabbage Recipe

Besides cabbage, throw in potatoes and onions to your slow cooker, alongside some beef kielbasa. I’ve made this kielbasa and cabbage slow cooker recipe a few times in the last month and we love adding carrots in it too!

The ingredients are incredibly simple, you might already have everything in your kitchen!

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Crockpot Kielbasa and Cabbage recipe

For this recipe you’ll need the following ingredients:

  • 1 medium sized head of cabbage
  • 3 medium potatoes
  • 1 medium onion
  • 1 pound beef kielbasa
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon minced garlic
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Add in chicken broth, salt, pepper, brown sugar and minced garlic! Then put the slow cooker lid on and cook on low for 6 hours. Now kick back and relax while your kitchen starts smelling so good!

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And just like that a amazing slow cooker cabbage and sausage dinner will be ready for you and your family to enjoy! This dish is definitely inspired by all the Polish and Hungarian meals my Mom used to make as a kid!

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Kielbasa Recipes

I love serving this as a main dish over egg noodles or white rice, but you could also serve this as a holiday side dish too! And if you’re wondering, leftovers taste just as good the next day!

Enjoy this Slow Cooker Kielbasa and Cabbagedinner!

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Easy Slow CookerKielbasa and Cabbage recipe! Throw Beef Kielbasa, Cabbage, Onions and Potatoes in a crockpot and dinner will be ready in 6 hours! I serve this healthy dish over egg noodles – my family LOVES this comfort food meal!

By: Pamela Reed

Prep Time: 5 minutes minutes

Cook Time: 6 hours hours

Total Time 6 hours hours 5 minutes minutes

serves 4

Ingredients

  • 1 medium size head of cabbage core removed and chopped
  • 3 medium potatoes chopped
  • 1 medium onion chopped
  • 1 pound beef kielbasa cut into 2 inch pieces
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon minced garlic

Instructions

  • Add all ingredients into the slow cooker and stir. Cover and cook on LOW for 6 hours.

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  • Serve on top of egg noodles or rice and enjoy!

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Nutrition Information:

Calories: 335kcal (17%)

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: Polish

Keyword: crockpot, kielbasa and cabbage, slow cooker kielbasa

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  1. Chris says

    Was very good but bland. Will add Italian seasonings next time. Also, didn’t serve with anything else. I felt this recipe had meat, vegetable and starch so it didn’t need anything else.

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  2. Delana McFarland says

    I loved this recipe! It lasted for three days! I added miniature Brussel sprouts, crushed cauliflower and sweet peppers.

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    • Pamela Reed says

      Yum yum! I love anything that you can add brussels sprouts to! Thanks for stopping by! 🙂

      Reply

  3. Judy Wilson says

    Do you think I could freeze the leftovers in portions?

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  4. Danielle says

    This is in my Ninja now; cannot WAIT for dinner!!

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    • Pamela Reed says

      Hope it was delicious! 🙂

      Reply

  5. Jenny says

    This looks delicious!

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  6. Chris kunkle says

    Can’t wait to try this recipe .how does the cabbage turn out after cooking for 6 hours? Does it get soggy

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  7. Lorraine Runstedler says

    Hi Brooklyn Farm girl – I so love love your recipes – you are always making me hungry(LOL) – I love this one – Kielbasa – cabbage – always looking for ideas with cabbage and love all of the ingredients for this one – will try soon – thank you – keep sending your wonderful recipes

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Slow Cooker Kielbasa and Cabbage Recipe - Easy Crockpot Meal! (2024)

FAQs

What vegetables should not be added to a slow cooker? ›

Similarly, slow cooking is great for tenderizing those hardy, root vegetables like carrots, parsnips and turnips, but not for delicate or leafy vegetables. So it's best to avoid soft veggies like kale, spinach, zucchini, asparagus and pumpkin. If you do throw these in, these will just go super soft and turn into mush.

Can you put all raw ingredients in a slow cooker? ›

For many dishes, particularly soups and stews, you really can just throw all the ingredients in. It can be nice to cook the onions beforehand, as the flavour is different to when you put them in raw, but experiment both ways as you may find you prefer one.

Can you prepare slow cooker recipes the night before? ›

Make-ahead when possible: If your slow cooker has a removable insert, assemble the ingredients the night before and refrigerate the entire insert overnight. It's important to note that starting with cool ingredients may lengthen cooking time (but be sure to keep them out of the temperature danger zone).

Can you cook anything in a slow cooker? ›

Honestly, you can cook just about anything in the slow cooker. You're probably most familiar with slow-cooker main dishes which range from shredded chicken tacos to meatloaf to puller pork sandwiches—as well as cozy slow-cooked soups, stews and chili that gather more flavor from simmering over hours at a time.

Do potatoes go on top or bottom of meat in a Crockpot? ›

Place firm, slow-cooking root vegetables like potatoes and carrots at the bottom of the crock and pile the meat on top. Set the heat level: A general rule of thumb is that cooking on the low setting (170 degrees F for most models) takes about twice as long as cooking on high (280 degrees F on most models).

Is 4 hours on high the same as 8 hours on low in a slow cooker? ›

The difference between "High" and "Low" on slow cookers seems to differ with every brand and model. One thing that is consistent, though, is that food takes seven to eight hours to reach a simmer point (around 210°) on low; versus three to four hours on high.

What happens if you don't brown meat before a slow cooker? ›

Browning Is Better

And if you dredge the meat in flour before you brown it, your sauce will thicken up to make a gravy. You should always brown ground beef or any ground meat in a skillet before adding it to your slow cooker to prevent the meat from clumping up or from adding excess grease to your cooked dish.

Why are my carrots still hard in the slow cooker? ›

Carrots may remain firm in a slow cooker if they're not cooked long enough or if the temperature is too low. Ensure sufficient cooking time and consider cutting carrots into smaller pieces for even cooking.

Is it safe to leave a crockpot on all night? ›

Is it safe to leave a slow cooker on for 12 hours? Yes, you can use your slow cooker for longer than eight hours, as long as you keep an eye on it. Many slow cookers do have an automatic shutoff after 24 hours.

What is the best meat to slow cook? ›

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What is the difference between high and low on a crockpot? ›

Most slow cookers have two slow cooker temperature settings. The 'Low' cook setting reaches temperatures between 164-182°F (reaching a peak of around 205°F after 4 hours). Wondering what temperature is 'High' on a Crockpot slow cooker? The 'High' cook setting tops off at around 205°F after cooking for 4 hours.

What Cannot be cooked in slow cooker? ›

10 Foods You Should Never Make in a Slow Cooker
  1. Raw Meat.
  2. Seafood.
  3. Pasta.
  4. Rice.
  5. Delicate Vegetables.
  6. Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts.
  7. Dairy.
  8. Wine and Other Liquor.
Jan 19, 2024

What is the difference between a slow cooker and a CrockPot? ›

However, Crockpots generally have ceramic or porcelain pots, while most slow cookers have a metal pot. As with a lot of cooking appliances, the biggest difference comes from the distribution of heat.

Is it safe to leave the house with a slow cooker on? ›

Absolutely! If you feel comfortable leaving your crockpot on while you're at work, you should also feel safe using it overnight. However, if your slow cooker is old, it may be time to toss it.

What not to put in a crockpot? ›

10 Foods You Should Never Make in a Slow Cooker
  1. Raw Meat.
  2. Seafood.
  3. Pasta.
  4. Rice.
  5. Delicate Vegetables.
  6. Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts.
  7. Dairy.
  8. Wine and Other Liquor.
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When to add potatoes and carrots to a slow cooker? ›

Tender vegetables such as zucchini and beans can be added to your dish in last ¾ - 1 hour of cooking when cooking on High, or 2 hours if cooking on Low. Hard, starchy vegetables like potato and carrots are best added around 3 hours before the meal is done if cooking on High, and 4 hours on Low.

Can a slow cooker overcook vegetables? ›

Delicate vegetables like asparagus, spinach, tomatoes, and peas, will overcook in a slow cooker. It's best to stick to sturdier vegetables like carrots and potatoes.

Do vegetables go mushy in slow cooker? ›

Here's hoping you've never had mushy mystery vegetables from the slow cooker. And let's not even talk about shoe-leather meat. The issue is the order in which ingredients are placed in the slow cooker. To preserve their texture and individual flavors, quick-cooking and delicate vegetables must be placed on the top.

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