Description
Discover how to make delicious Slow Cooker Swamp Potatoes with this easy recipe. Perfect for a hearty and flavorful side dish. Try it today!
Ingredients
- – 3 pounds (1.4 kg) baby potatoes, halved (or 7-8 cups peeled and cubed red or russet potatoes)
- – 1 pound (450 g) beef sausage, sliced (4-5 links)
- – 1 pound (450 g) green beans, cut into 3” pieces (fresh, frozen, or canned (2 15-oz cans, drained)
- – 1 package ranch seasoning or 2-3 tablespoons (38 ml) homemade ranch dressing mix
- – 3 teaspoons (15 ml) cajun seasoning, store-bought or homemade*
- – 1 cup (240 ml) beef broth
- – 6 tablespoons (85 g) vegetable oil, sliced into 6 pieces
Instructions
- Place the halved potatoes, sliced beef sausage, and cut green beans into a 6-quart slow cooker.
- Dust the mixture with ranch dressing mix and Cajun spice blend.
- Add the beef broth, then mix everything thoroughly to ensure the sausage and veggies are well-coated with the spices.
- Distribute the vegetable oil, divided into 6 pieces, evenly over the top of the vegetables.
- Set the slow cooker to LOW and let it cook for 6-8 hours, or choose HIGH for a cooking time of 3-4 hours, until the potatoes are soft and can be easily pierced with a fork.
- Serve right away!
Notes
- Note: Enhance the flavor by using spicy beef sausage or adding a hint of smoked paprika to the seasoning mix.
- Second note: For a thicker sauce, combine 1 tablespoon of cornstarch with 2 tablespoons of water and mix it into the slow cooker during the final hour of cooking.
- Third note: Feel free to incorporate extra veggies like bell peppers or carrots for a vibrant and nutritious dish.
