Slow Cooker 3-Ingredient Sausage and Potatoes
A Cozy, Hearty Comfort Food Dinner with Minimal Effort
This slow cooker sausage and potatoes recipe is pure comfort food at its best. Inspired by old-fashioned Midwestern home cooking, this dish proves that you don’t need a long ingredient list to create a hearty, filling dinner the whole family will love. With just three simple ingredients, everything cooks low and slow into a savory, peppery broth that tastes like it simmered all day because it did.
Perfect for busy weeknights, cold evenings, or when you want a budget-friendly slow cooker meal, this recipe delivers big flavor with almost no prep. Smoked sausage adds rich, savory depth, while tender potatoes soak up the broth, creating a satisfying one-pot dinner that’s both comforting and practical.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe:
Only 3 ingredients Simple, affordable, and pantry-friendly
Set-it-and-forget-it slow cooker meal Perfect for busy schedules
Hearty and filling Keeps everyone satisfied without extra sides
Comfort food classic Warm, cozy flavors the whole family loves
Great for leftovers Reheats beautifully and tastes even better the next day
Ingredients:
1½ pounds yellow potatoes, scrubbed and cut into 1-inch chunks
1½ pounds smoked sausage (such as kielbasa), sliced into rounds
1 cup low-sodium beef broth
Directions:
Place the potato chunks evenly in the bottom of a 4- to 6-quart slow cooker. This helps them cook evenly and absorb the savory juices.
Layer the sliced smoked sausage over the potatoes. As it cooks, the sausage releases flavorful juices that season the entire dish.
Pour the beef broth evenly over everything. The liquid should not fully cover the ingredients this creates a rich, concentrated sauce instead of a soup.
Cover and cook on LOW for 6–7 hours or HIGH for 3–4 hours, until the potatoes are fork-tender and the sausage is lightly browned on the edges.
Gently stir before serving to coat everything in the savory broth. Serve hot straight from the slow cooker.
Serving Ideas & Easy Pairings:
Serve this slow cooker sausage and potatoes in warm bowls with plenty of the flavorful juices spooned over the top. Pair with:
A simple green salad for balance
Steamed green beans or peas
Crusty bread or dinner rolls to soak up the broth
Plain rice or buttered egg noodles to stretch the meal
Tips & Variations:
Swap beef broth for chicken broth for a slightly lighter flavor
Choose extra-smoked sausage for deeper, richer taste
Stir once halfway through cooking if your slow cooker runs hot
Leftovers reheat perfectly in a skillet and can be lightly crisped for a hash-style meal
