Crockpot Beef Smokies, Potatoes, Green Beans and Cabbage

If you want a full dinner from one pot with almost no work, this crockpot beef smokies, potatoes, green beans and cabbage recipe is the one. Baby gold potatoes, little beef smokies, fresh green beans and big cabbage wedges go into the slow cooker, get topped with butter and Cajun seasoning, then cook low and slow until everything is soft and coated in buttery, spicy juices.

It takes about 15 minutes to prep, uses six simple ingredients and feeds 4 to 6 people. No browning, no stirring and no side dishes to make. Start it in the morning and dinner is ready when you walk in the door.

Why You’ll Love This Crockpot Smokies and Potatoes Dinner

• A complete meal in one pot. Meat, potatoes and two vegetables cook together, so there is nothing else to make.
• Only six ingredients. Everything is easy to find, and the butter and Cajun seasoning make the sauce for you.
• Hands-off cooking. Layer it, set it and leave it for 7 to 8 hours on low.
• Budget friendly. Cabbage, potatoes and green beans are cheap, and a small pack of smokies adds plenty of flavor.

Ingredients You’ll Need

• Baby gold potatoes: 1 pound, halved (about 16 halves). Baby red potatoes work too.
• Beef cocktail smokies: about 6 ounces, or roughly 16 smokies. They are already cooked, so they just heat through and flavor the juices.
• Fresh green beans: 3/4 pound, trimmed and snapped into 1 1/2 inch pieces.
• Green cabbage: 1/4 of a head, cut into 8 big wedges.
• Butter: 4 tablespoons, cut into 4 chunks.
• Cajun seasoning: 1 1/2 tablespoons. Check the label, because most blends already contain salt.

How to Make Crockpot Beef Smokies, Potatoes, Green Beans and Cabbage

Step 1: Prep the vegetables

Halve the baby potatoes, trim and snap the green beans into 1 1/2 inch pieces, and cut the cabbage into 8 big wedges.

Step 2: Layer the potatoes, smokies and green beans

Add the potatoes to a 6-quart slow cooker first so they sit closest to the heat. Add the smokies, then the green beans.

Step 3: Top with cabbage, butter and Cajun seasoning

Lay the cabbage wedges on top. Set the 4 butter chunks over the cabbage and sprinkle the Cajun seasoning over everything.

Step 4: Cook low and slow

Cover and cook on LOW for 7 to 8 hours or on HIGH for about 4 hours, until the potatoes are tender and the cabbage is soft.

Step 5: Stir and serve

Stir gently once, then spoon the buttery juices over the top. Serve hot.

Tips for the Best Results

• Taste before you add salt. Cajun seasoning already has salt, so taste the juices at the end before adding more.
• Keep the potatoes on the bottom. They need the most time, so they go closest to the heat.
• Cut the potatoes evenly. Halves of the same size cook at the same speed.
• Check for dryness. If your slow cooker runs hot and looks dry after the first hour, add 1/4 cup water.
• Leave the lid on. Every peek lets heat out and adds cooking time.

Variations

• Swap the sausage: sliced smoked sausage or kielbasa works too. For a bigger sausage version, see our crockpot kielbasa, potatoes and green beans.
• More heat: add a pinch of cayenne or a few dashes of hot sauce.
• Add an onion: slice a small onion and layer it with the potatoes.
• More juices: add 1/2 cup chicken broth if you want extra sauce for the potatoes.
• Use other potatoes: baby red potatoes or quartered Yukon golds are fine.

Storage and Reheating

Fridge: store leftovers with some of the juices in an airtight container for up to 4 days.

Freezer: not recommended. Potatoes and cabbage turn soft and watery after freezing.

Reheat: warm in the microwave or in a skillet over medium heat, spooning a little of the juices over the top.

Frequently Asked Questions

Are cocktail smokies already cooked?

Yes, they are sold fully cooked, so they only need to heat through. Check your package to be sure.

Do I need to add water or broth?

Usually no. The butter and cabbage make plenty of juices. Add 1/4 cup water only if your slow cooker runs hot and looks dry after the first hour.

Can I cook this on HIGH?

Yes, for about 4 hours. Low for 7 to 8 hours gives the softest cabbage and the most flavor.

Can I use frozen green beans?

Yes. Use the same amount and add them straight from frozen. They will be a little softer than fresh.

Why are my potatoes still firm?

Usually the pieces were too large or they were not on the bottom of the pot. Halve them and keep them in the bottom layer.

What to Serve With It

Serve it with cornbread or crusty bread to soak up the buttery juices, and put hot sauce on the table. If you love slow cooker cabbage, try our crockpot unstuffed cabbage rolls next.

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