Sausage, green beans, and potatoes – a comforting Southern classic that’s as satisfying as it is easy to make. It a nostalgic dish that you see on a beautiful dressed Sunday dinner table. This hearty dish features tender green beans, juicy baby potatoes, and savory smoked sausage, all simmered together in a flavor-filled broth that’s simply irresistible It’s a one-pot wonder that can shine as a complete meal, for a truly fulfilling dining experience. Or, serve it alongside other Southern staples for a feast that celebrates the best of Southern cuisine.
Whether you cook a lot or a little, this recipe is incredibly approachable. With just a few simple steps and readily available ingredients, you can have a pot of fragrant, flavorful goodness simmering on your stovetop in no time. Let me walk you through how to create this delicious and versatile dish that’s sure to become a regular part of your meal rotation.
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How to Make Sausage Green Beans and Potatoes
The key to making this recipe is so simple. Use fresh ingredients and allow your green bean and potatoes to cook until nice and tender.
I love this recipe because it is made with fresh ingredients. Everything cooks in one pot which makes cleaning up simple. The flavor combination of the smoked sausage, green beans and potatoes in the savor broth is comforting and satisfying.
Feel free to customize to your liking. You can swap the sausage for bacon or for a vegan dish you can leave out the protein and opt for vegetable broth. Don’t be afraid to try your own spin on this easy recipe.
Watch Video Tutorial for Sausage Green Beans and Potatoes
Ingredients
- Green Beans: The Green beans provide a fresh counterpoint to the richness of the sausage and potatoes. They also add a boost of fiber and vitamins.
- 10 Baby Potatoes: These little guys bring a tender, satisfying texture to the dish. They absorb the flavors of the broth and sausage, becoming creamy and delicious.
- Onion: Onion provides a base of savory flavor, adding sweetness and depth to the broth.
- Cloves Garlic: Garlic enhances the savory flavor.
- Beef Smoked Sausage: This is the main protein source. Smoked sausage brings a smoky flavor that permeates the entire dish. It also adds a bit of fat for richness.
- Olive Oil: Used for browning the sausage.
- Chicken Broth: The broth acts as the cooking liquid for the dish. It adds a savory depth of flavor and helps keep the ingredients moist as they cook.
- Water: This is combined with the chicken broth to create a larger volume of liquid, ensuring all the ingredients cook evenly.
- Garlic Powder: Enhances the garlicky flavor. It’s a convenient way to add depth without having to mince more garlic.
- Onion Powder: Onion powder boosts the onion flavor without adding more texture to the dish.
- Salt: Salt brings out the natural flavors of the ingredients. It also helps tenderize the green beans.
- Black Pepper: Black pepper adds a bit of heat and earthy flavor to the dish.
What You Will Need
- Large pot or Dutch Oven
- Cooking Utensils
- Mixing bowls
Instructions
Step 1: Browning the Sausage for the Sausage, Green Beans and Potatoes
Using medium heat bring a large pot or dutch oven to temperature. Add the Olive Oil to the pot then brown the sausage on both sides. This step should take about five minutes to complete.
After the sausage is done remove it from the pot and set it aside until later.
Step 2: Saute the Onion and Garlic
To the same pot, add the onion and garlic and saute for 3 minutes. The onions should be just translucent.
Step 3: Cooking the Sausage, Green Beans and Potatoes
Add the green beans, water and chicken broth then bring the liquid to a light simmer.
Season with the salt, black pepper, onion powder and garlic powder then mix well.
Cover with the lid and allow the green beans to cook for 30 minutes.
After 30 minutes add the smoked sausage and potatoes then cover and cook for an additional one hour. After one hour it is ready to serve.
Sausage, green beans and potatoes is an easy one pot meal that can be made any night of the week. It is great alone but can also be a great side to a larger meal. I hope you give this recipe a try and comment to let me know how you like it.
What to Eat With Sausage Green Beans and Potatoes
This recipe can easily be a stand alone meal but it can also be paired in many ways. Sausage, green beans and potatoes go great with chicken, fish, beef or pork. You can pair it with fried chicken and a side of mac and cheese; baked fish, salisbury steak or pork chops.
What to Do With Leftovers
This recipe makes a generous amount, so leftovers may be a possibility. Store them in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. When reheating, use the stovetop or the microwave. You can also add a splash of chicken broth when reheating to keep everything moist.
When freezing the leftovers make certain to let it cool completely, then divide it into freezer-safe containers or freezer bags. It can be stored frozen for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator before reheating.
Other Great Recipes
- Black Bean Salad – a healthy bean salad that can be enjoyed all year round
- Macaroni Salad – this salad is perfect with your favorite sandwich or burger
- Pasta Salad – this salad is filled with vibrant colors, delicious veggies and a hint of protein that makes it so satisfying
- Potato Salad – a soul food staple that is a great side for your summer gathering
Sausage, Green Beans and Potatoes
12
servings20
minutes1
hour28
minutesIngredients
2 lbs Green Beans
10 Baby Potatoes
1 Cup Onion
3 Cloves Garlic
1 pkg Beef Smoked Sausage
1 Tbsp Olive Oil
4 Cups Chicken Broth
2 Cups Water
1 tsp Garlic Powder
1 tsp Onion Powder
1- ½ Salt
2 Black Pepper
Directions
- Using medium heat bring a large pot or dutch oven to temperature.
- Add the Olive Oil to the pot then brown the sausage on both sides. (5 minutes)
- After the sausage is done remove it from the pot and set it aside until later.
- To the same pot, add the onion and garlic and saute for 3 minutes.
- Add the green beans, water and chicken broth.
- Season with the salt, black pepper, onion powder and garlic powder then mix well.
- Cover with the lid and allow the beans to cook for 30 minutes.
- After 30 minutes add the smoked sausage and potatoes then cook for one hour.
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