Warm up your kitchen with the comforting aroma of this hearty Kielbasa Stew Crock Pot recipe, a slow-cooked masterpiece perfect for busy weeknights or cozy weekend dinners. Featuring smoky kielbasa sausage, tender russet potatoes, carrots, celery, and a medley of aromatic spices like smoked paprika and dried herbs, this stew offers a rich, savory flavor profile thatβs both simple and satisfying. A splash of tomato paste and chicken broth creates a velvety, flavorful base that melds beautifully during the slow cooking process. With minimal prep and the ease of a crock pot, this one-pot meal is a no-fuss solution for feeding a family or meal prepping for the week. Serve it piping hot with a sprinkle of fresh parsley and a side of crusty bread to soak up every last drop of goodness.
Slice the kielbasa into 1/2-inch thick rounds.
Peel and dice the potatoes into bite-sized chunks.
Peel and slice the carrots into 1/4-inch thick rounds.
Chop the celery stalks into small pieces.
Dice the onion and mince the garlic cloves.
In a skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat and lightly brown the kielbasa slices for about 3 minutes on each side. This step is optional but enhances the flavor.
Transfer the browned kielbasa to the crock pot.
Add the potatoes, carrots, celery, onion, and garlic to the crock pot.
In a small bowl, mix the chicken broth and tomato paste until fully combined. Add the thyme, oregano, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper to the mixture and stir.
Pour the broth mixture over the ingredients in the crock pot.
Cover the crock pot and cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours, until the vegetables are tender.
Taste the stew and adjust seasoning, if needed.
Garnish with freshly chopped parsley before serving.
Serve hot with crusty bread or as-is for a complete meal.
Calories |
2343 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 111.5 g | 143% | |
| Saturated Fat | 39.8 g | 199% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 214 mg | 71% | |
| Sodium | 8158 mg | 355% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 254.5 g | 93% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 28.6 g | 102% | |
| Total Sugars | 40.5 g | ||
| Protein | 83.4 g | 167% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 510 mg | 39% | |
| Iron | 22.6 mg | 126% | |
| Potassium | 8472 mg | 180% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.