Slow Cooker Kielbasa and Beer
Get ready to elevate your comfort food game with this enticing Slow Cooker Kielbasa and Beer recipe. Perfect for feeding a hungry crowd or prepping ahead for easy weeknight dinners, this dish combines juicy kielbasa sausage with the bold flavor of lager or ale, enhanced by a delectable blend of brown sugar, Dijon mustard, apple cider vinegar, and warming spices like paprika and black pepper. Sliced onions and garlic infuse the broth with irresistible aromatic depth, while the slow cooker does all the work, delivering tender, savory perfection in just hours. Serve over mashed potatoes, rice, or crusty bread for a hearty, crowd-pleasing meal that’s sure to become a new favorite. Best of all, the simple prep and hands-free cooking make it ideal for busy schedules, capturing the essence of both convenience and comfort.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 pounds kielbasa sausage
- 12 ounces beer (lager or ale)
- 0.25 cups brown sugar
- 1 large yellow onion
- 3 cloves garlic cloves
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 0.5 teaspoons black pepper
- 0.5 teaspoons paprika
- 0.25 teaspoons red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
Slice the kielbasa sausage into 1/2-inch thick rounds and set aside.
Peel and thinly slice the yellow onion, and mince the garlic cloves.
In the slow cooker, add the sliced kielbasa, onions, and garlic.
Pour the beer over the kielbasa mixture in the slow cooker.
Add the brown sugar, Dijon mustard, apple cider vinegar, black pepper, paprika, and red pepper flakes (if using) to the slow cooker. Stir everything gently to combine.
Cover the slow cooker with the lid and set it to cook on low for 4 hours, or on high for 2 hours.
After cooking time, stir the mixture and taste for seasoning. Adjust with additional salt or pepper if needed (optional).
Serve warm as is, or over mashed potatoes, rice, or crusty bread for a complete meal.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2562 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 198.5 g | 254% | |
| Saturated Fat | 74.8 g | 374% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 427 mg | 142% | |
| Sodium | 7126 mg | 310% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 77.5 g | 28% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.6 g | 13% | |
| Total Sugars | 52.4 g | ||
| Protein | 79.2 g | 158% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 312 mg | 24% | |
| Iron | 12.1 mg | 67% | |
| Potassium | 2263 mg | 48% | |
*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.
