Easy Slow Cooker Kielbasa 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!
Kielbasa and Cabbage
I’m back with another comforting slow cooker meal, and this Slow Cooker Kielbasa and Cabbage is quickly becoming one of our favorite kielbasa recipes! Even though it’s not quite fall yet, I’ve been leaning on my slow cooker all summer—it’s a lifesaver for getting a delicious dinner on the table when time isn’t on my side. Need dinner even faster? Don’t miss my Instant Pot Kielbasa and Cabbage recipe!
This recipe was born out of garden inspiration. With a beautiful head of cabbage freshly picked, I was debating what to make—until I remembered how much we’ve been loving my Crockpot Kielbasa And Green Beans lately. So I tossed the cabbage into the slow cooker too, and boom—this flavorful kielbasa and cabbage dinner came to life!
The result is a simple yet hearty cabbage and sausage meal that’s perfect for busy weeknights. It’s inspired by the comforting Polish and Hungarian dishes my mom made when I was growing up, and I know you’re going to love it just as much as we do.
How to Make Crockpot Kielbasa and Cabbage recipe
Add cabbage, potatoes, onions and beef kielbasa into your slow cooker. Recipe tip: We’ve made this kielbasa and cabbage recipe a few times this month, and when garden carrots are in season, we love tossing a few (chop them up) in for added sweetness and color.
Stir in chicken broth, salt, pepper, brown sugar, and minced garlic.
Place the lid on your slow cooker and set it to cook on low for 6 hours. That’s it! Your kitchen will smell amazing as it simmers!
Enjoy this Slow Cooker Kielbasa and Cabbage dinner!
How I Serve It
I love serving this as a main dish over egg noodles or white rice because they soak up all that savory broth from the kielbasa and cabbage.
For a heartier dinner that’s needed during Winter months, serve on top of easy homemade mashed potatoes next to fluffy dinner rolls!
Storing Leftovers
Transfer leftovers to an airtight container. Store in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. To reheat, simply warm it on the stove over medium heat or in the microwave until heated through. The broth keeps everything moist and flavorful, making this dish just as tasty the next day!
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Slow Cooker Kielbasa and Cabbage
PrintIngredients
- 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.
- Serve on top of egg noodles or rice and enjoy!
Deborah says
I use turkey kielbasa ~ ode to healthy. Everyone loves this meal…
Pamela says
Thank you for commenting, glad everyone likes this recipe! 🙂
Jennifer Wilson says
I am so excited to try this recipe. I thought hmmm I wonder if you can put cabbage in the crock pot and just like that your recipe came up. Thank you Brooklyn Farm girl
Pamela says
I think you’re going to love this recipe! Enjoy Jennifer!
Paige says
Can you cook on high, what would the time be?
Pamela says
You can cook on high for 4 hours.
Debz says
Made this recipe but substituted kielbasa’s with beer brats; and brown sugar with bacon grease… deliciousness at its best!! 🤤
Pamela says
Hey Debz, that sounds absolutely delicious! Thanks for sharing! Glad you liked it! 🙂
Anni says
I been doi g this re ipe for years simply easy n delish
Pamela says
Hey Anni, thanks for commenting! I’m happy you like this recipe!
Tony218 says
Do I add water to this?
Pamela says
No, you only need to add 1 cup chicken broth. Enjoy!
Laurie says
Great recipe! I added apples and carrots, it is wonderful! I also replaced coconut sugar for the brown sugar. Thank you for the dish!
Pamela says
Hey Laurie, I love the addition of apples! Thanks for commenting to let me know you liked this meal!
Trisha Wall says
This was so great–amazing flavor and so easy!! I substituted the brown sugar for coconut sugar and it was tasty!
Pamela says
Hey Trisha, thanks so much for commenting – I’m so happy you liked this recipe!
lynne says
also i can’t eat garlic any ideas for substitutes?
lynne says
i’m allergic to onions so do you have any other ideas to add instead?
Pamela says
Hey Lynne, I’d recommend just skipping the onions and adding some more cabbage. You could also add carrots if you’d like!
Dean Jordan says
It turned out to be a really great main course meal… There wasn’t any left over’s so that is a good sign….
Pamela says
Thanks for commenting Dean, that makes me happy to hear there were no leftovers! 🙂
Tammie Moss says
Very Good Recipe! This will be a staple crock pot meal for my family.
My husband liked it with sour cream on top and my son liked it with a little vinegar on his. I did it exactly as recommended… so yummy! Thanks for sharing.
Pamela says
Hey Tammie, thanks so much for commenting! I’m so happy your entire family liked this recipe!
Jan Ulmer says
Has anyone tried this using the pressure cooking of the Instant Pot? The ingredients would appear to be compatible with Instant Pot. I’m curious as to time, amount of liquid, etc.
Karen says
Made this today for our church fellowship meal. I just couldn’t figure out what was missing (adding more salt didn’t help). My hubby did a taste test and suggested I add some vinegar. I put in a little bit of apple cider vinegar and it made a world of difference. Gave it a German flair. Crockpot was empty at the end of the fellowship meal!
victoria james says
Simple and keto friendly meal. Thanks for sharing!
Ron says
This looks delicious. Can you use sauerkraut instead of cabbage?
Ron says
I realize that the potatoes should be cooked separately and added after sauerkraut is cooked so they don’t turn black.
Pamela says
Hey Ron, I’ve never had any issues with the potatoes turning black. I cook everything together to make this recipe easy! Enjoy!
Denise says
We make this a lot. Super easy, not costly and taste great. It is even better the next day. Thanks for the pin😊
Pamela says
Glad you enjoy the dish Denise! Thanks for commenting!
Ruthann Hall says
This is so good! Try it and it will become a favorite or yours.
Susan says
I’ve been eating this since I was a little girl in Northern Michigan and I love it, I usually add more broth and it’s more of a soup or stew. I love it.
Debi says
I leave the potatoes out and make mashed potatoes instead. I also add caraway seeds.
Tony Blou t says
Add green bell peppers
Larry says
Great dish. I would leave out the brown sugar next time. Will definitely make again.
Pamela says
Hey Larry, thanks for commenting, I’m happy you enjoyed this dish!
Betty C Smith says
This is absolutely deliciously Fabulous!!!!
Pamela says
Hey Betty, so happy you enjoyed this slow cooker recipe! Thanks for commenting!
Liz G says
Great dinner, easy to make. Will make again.
Pamela says
Hey Liz, I’m so happy to hear you liked this recipe! Thanks for commenting!
BBrandt says
It was delicious, thank you again!
Pamela says
Happy to hear this – thanks for commenting back!
BBrandt says
Sorry, I just saw it is for 4 servings in the thread…..with this all said, should I add just a bit more to the recipe and cook 8 hours on low? I could also put it on tonight as I am planning this as the main course for tomorrow:) Thank you so much for sharing!
Pamela says
Hello, I would add more kielbasa for 5 people – but stick with the same time as listed in the recipe – low, 6 hours. Enjoy!
BBrandt says
Thank you so much; I will let you know how I do;)! Happy New Year!
BBrandt says
How many people does this recipe serve? I am trying it for the first time and need to feed 5 adults. Thanks in advance, Happy New Year!
Resa says
It’s two days until New Years, and it may be freezing, so I am going to make this dish for our main meal, and I can hardly wait.
Patricia Ballinger says
Can the leftovers be frozen?
Tara says
I just made a similar recipe on the stove top last week and it was G-O-O-D! I need to break out my crockpot and use it more (to make my life easier, obviously!). Since the last recipe was such a hit with the family, I will try this one next. Thanks for sharing!