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If you’re craving a hearty, one-pot comfort meal, this slow cooker kielbasa, cabbage and potatoes recipe is the answer. It combines smoky sausage, tender potatoes, sweet onions, and savory cabbage in a rich tomato and chicken stock base. The slow cooker does all the work, coaxing out deep flavor while you go about your day. Finished with a pat of butter for richness, this is the kind of simple, homey dish that’s perfect for cool nights, busy days or laid-back family dinners.

A wooden bowl of slow cooked cabbage, potatoes, and kielbasa bratwurst or sausage with bread rolls, with a slow cooker in the background.

Slow cooker kielbasa, cabbage and potatoes is a cozy, no-fuss dish with smoky sausage, tender vegetables and savory broth, perfect for easy dinners.

You might also like Instant Pot blackened chicken alfredo, Italian meatloaf and this BBQ smoked meatloaf with glaze.

A wooden bowl filled with sausage, pasta, and vegetables sits in front of a slow cooker, perfect for serving Slow Cooker Kielbasa Cabbage and Potatoes.

Why You’ll Love It

Hands-off cooking: Just load the slow cooker and let it do the rest.
Hearty and filling: Packed with protein, potatoes and cabbage for a full meal.
Bold flavor: Cajun seasoning, fire-roasted tomatoes and sundried tomato paste bring depth.
Crowd-pleasing: Great for family dinners or casual get-togethers.

Sliced kielbasa, cabbage, and potatoes cooked in a slow cooker, stirred with a wooden spoon for an easy Slow Cooker Kielbasa Cabbage and Potatoes meal.

Slow Cooker Kielbasa, Cabbage and Potatoes Ingredients

A complete list of ingredients and amounts can be found in the recipe card below.

Kielbasa sausage: Smoky and savory, it flavors the entire dish as it simmers. Kielbasa is actually the Polish word for sausage. You can get it cured, dried or fresh, smoked or unsmoked. Ingredients such as juniper, marjoram and garlic are popular while the sausage itself can be made from veal, pork or mixed meats.
Fingerling potatoes: Creamy and tender, they hold their shape well in the slow cooker. Fingerlings are short, small potatoes. They come in different colors and sizes. They’re waxy with thin skins and they have a mild taste.
Yellow onion: Adds sweetness and soft texture.
Cabbage: Becomes tender and soaks up all the rich broth.
Garlic: Provides aromatic depth.
Sundried tomato paste: Intensifies the tomato flavor and adds umami.
Fire-roasted tomatoes: Bring a smoky edge and rich acidity.
Chicken stock: Forms the base of the savory broth.
Salted butter: Finishes the dish with added richness.
Cajun seasoning: Adds a mild kick and Southern-inspired flavor.

Sliced kielbasa bratwurst or sausage, potatoes, cabbage, onion, broth, seasonings, canned tomatoes, garlic, and butter on a marble surface—perfect for a hearty Slow Cooker Kielbasa Cabbage and Potatoes dish.

How to Make Slow Cooker Kielbasa with Cabbage and Potatoes

For more detailed instructions with weights and measurements, jump to the printable recipe card.

Chop the ingredients: Slice the sausage, halve the potatoes, slice the onion, and cut the cabbage into wedges.
Add to slow cooker: Add the kielbasa, potatoes, onion and cabbage to your slow cooker, then stir in the rest of the ingredients except butter.
Cook until tender: Top with butter, cover and cook until the vegetables are soft and flavors are blended.

Slow Cooker Kielbasa Cabbage and Potatoes combines sausage, slow cooked cabbage, and potatoes in a hearty dish, served with a wooden spoon.

Substitutions and Variations

Swap the sausage: Andouille or smoked turkey sausage work well too.
Change the potatoes: Use Yukon gold or red potatoes if preferred.
Make it spicy: Add crushed red pepper flakes or extra Cajun seasoning.
Cabbage swap: Use green cabbage, red cabbage or savoy cabbage.

A wooden spoon scoops sausage, potatoes, cabbage, and tomatoes in a hearty Slow Cooker Kielbasa Cabbage and Potatoes stew.

Serving Suggestions

With bread: This is a meal-in-one, so you don’t really need sides. But you could enjoy homemade Irish soda bread, garlic bread or even focaccia bread with your slow cooked kielbasa and veggies.
Dessert: Finish your meal with Bisquick peach cobbler or strawberry crisp and whipped cream.

A bowl of cooked pasta mixed with sausage slices, cabbage, and vegetables, with a spoon inserted into it. A slow cooker is visible in the background, hinting at the deliciously slow cooked cabbage that adds a rich flavor to this hearty meal.

How to Store Crockpot Kielbasa, Cabbage and Potatoes

Store: Keep leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator and eat within 3 to 4 days.
Freeze: You can freeze it in an airtight container for up to 3 months.
Thaw: Defrost it in the refrigerator overnight.
Reheat: You can warm it back up in a pan on the stove or in the microwave.

A fork holds pasta shell, kielbasa bratwurst or sausage, and sauce over a wooden bowl of pasta.

Top Tips

Layer well: Keep the cabbage on top so it doesn’t overcook.
Use a wooden spoon: It’s gentle on your slow cooker and helps stir ingredients without breaking them.
Cut evenly: Keep pieces uniform for even cooking.

A wooden bowl filled with slow cooker sausage and cabbage, noodles, and vegetables, with a fork inside.

Kielbasa with Potatoes and Cabbage FAQs

Can I prep the ingredients the night before?

Yes, just store them in the fridge and dump everything into the slow cooker in the morning.

Do I need to brown the sausage first?

Not necessary, but it will add a bit more flavor if you have time.

A bowl of slow cooked cabbage, potatoes, tomatoes, and kielbasa bratwurst or sausage sits with a fork on a marble surface.

Slow Cooker Kielbasa with Potatoes & Cabbage Recipe

Food blogger, Bella Bucchiotti of xoxoBella, shares a recipe for slow cooker kielbasa, cabbage and potatoes. You will love this easy kielbasa crockpot recipe.
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5 from 55 votes

Slow Cooker Kielbasa, Cabbage and Potatoes

By: Bella Bucchiotti
This slow cooker kielbasa, cabbage and potatoes recipe makes comfort food easy. Everything simmers together until tender and flavorful. It's a great set-it-and-forget-it dinner for busy days.
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 7 hours
Total Time: 7 hours 5 minutes
Servings: 9

Equipment

Ingredients 

  • 2 Pounds sausage, kielbasa
  • 2 Pounds potatoes, fingerling
  • 1 yellow onion
  • ½ cabbage 
  • 3 Cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 Tablespoon sun dried tomato paste
  • 14 ½ Ounces tomatoes , canned fire roasted
  • 2 Cups chicken stock
  • ¼ Cup salted butter 
  • 1 Teaspoon sea salt , flakes
  • ½ Teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 Teaspoon Cajun seasoning 

Instructions 

  • Prepare ingredients. Chop kielbasa into ¼-inch pieces, halve the fingerling potatoes, slice onion about ¼-inch thick, and cut cabbage into 2-inch wedges. 
  • Add kielbasa, potatoes, onions, and cabbage to the slow cooker. Lightly stir, then add all remaining ingredients except the butter. Use a wooden spoon to mix the ingredients, then top with butter.  
  • Cover and cook on low for 7 hours, or high for 3 hours.

Notes

Layer well: Keep the cabbage on top so it doesn’t overcook.
Use a wooden spoon: It’s gentle on your slow cooker and helps stir ingredients without breaking them.
Cut evenly: Keep pieces uniform for even cooking.

Nutrition

Calories: 481kcal | Carbohydrates: 26g | Protein: 20g | Fat: 33g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 14g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 88mg | Sodium: 1070mg | Potassium: 954mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 832IU | Vitamin C: 47mg | Calcium: 55mg | Iron: 3mg
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Slow cooker kielbasa, cabbage and potatoes is a rustic, satisfying meal that’s easy to make and full of rich, savory flavor. The sausage seasons the entire pot while the potatoes and cabbage soak up the broth, creating a meal that’s hearty but not heavy. With minimal prep and hands-off cooking, it’s a recipe that fits perfectly into any busy schedule. Whether you serve this potato, cabbage and kielbasa Crockpot meal for dinner, bring it to a potluck or enjoy leftovers the next day, this dish is always a winner.

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Bella Bucchiotti

Bella Bucchiotti is a Canadian-based syndicated food, travel, and lifestyle writer, photographer, and creator at xoxoBella. She founded xoxoBella in 2015, where she shares her love for food, dogs, sustainability, fitness, crafts, outdoor adventures, travel, and philanthropy to encourage others to run the extra mile, try new recipes, visit unfamiliar places, and stand for a cause. Bella creates stress-free and family-friendly recipes for weeknight dinners and festive feasts.

 

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5 from 55 votes (45 ratings without comment)

20 Comments

  2. 5 stars
    Seriously good comfort food. I had mine with buttered crusty bread. Really nice comfort food – you won’t be disappointed!

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  4. I would absolutely love to try this. It looks very tasty and I don’t think I’ve ever had kielbasa before either.

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