Description
Hearty kielbasa and potatoes slow-cooker delight brings Polish comfort right to your dinner table. Savory sausage mingles with tender potatoes, creating a satisfying meal that warms you from the inside out.
Ingredients
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Main Protein:
- 1 pound smoked kielbasa, sliced
Vegetables:
- 3 pounds potatoes, peeled and diced
- 1 onion, sliced
- 2 cloves of garlic, minced
Seasonings and Liquids:
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium temperature, caramelize kielbasa slices until edges turn golden and crisp, then transfer to a plate.
- In the same skillet, sauté onions and garlic until they become translucent and fragrant, releasing their aromatic essence.
- Transfer the sautéed vegetables to the slow cooker, adding diced potatoes, browned kielbasa, paprika, and oregano.
- Pour chicken broth over the ingredients, ensuring even distribution of spices and liquid throughout the mixture.
- Season the dish with salt and pepper, gently stirring to incorporate all elements harmoniously.
- Cover the slow cooker and set to low heat for 6-8 hours, or high heat for 3-4 hours, allowing potatoes to become fork-tender and flavors to meld.
- Once cooking is complete, sprinkle freshly chopped parsley across the top for a vibrant finishing touch before serving.
Notes
- Brown kielbasa first to develop a rich, caramelized flavor and crispy exterior that adds depth to the overall dish.
- Sauté onions and garlic separately to release their natural sweetness and eliminate raw, sharp flavors before adding to the slow cooker.
- Choose waxy potatoes like Yukon Gold or red potatoes for better texture, as they hold their shape during long, slow cooking.
- For a lighter version, substitute chicken kielbasa and use low-sodium chicken broth to reduce calories and sodium content.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6-8 hours
- Category: Dinner, Lunch
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Polish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 40mg