Slow Cooker Kielbasa and Beer

Get ready to elevate your comfort food game with this enticing Slow Cooker Kielbasa and Beer recipe. Perfect for feeding a hungry crowd or prepping ahead for easy weeknight dinners, this dish combines juicy kielbasa sausage with the bold flavor of lager or ale, enhanced by a delectable blend of brown sugar, Dijon mustard, apple cider vinegar, and warming spices like paprika and black pepper. Sliced onions and garlic infuse the broth with irresistible aromatic depth, while the slow cooker does all the work, delivering tender, savory perfection in just hours. Serve over mashed potatoes, rice, or crusty bread for a hearty, crowd-pleasing meal that’s sure to become a new favorite. Best of all, the simple prep and hands-free cooking make it ideal for busy schedules, capturing the essence of both convenience and comfort.

Nutriscore Rating: 55/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:240 mins

Total Time:255 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 2 pounds kielbasa sausage
• 12 ounces beer (lager or ale)
• 0.25 cups brown sugar
• 1 large yellow onion
• 3 cloves garlic cloves
• 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
• 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
• 0.5 teaspoons black pepper
• 0.5 teaspoons paprika
• 0.25 teaspoons red pepper flakes (optional)

Directions

Step 1

Slice the kielbasa sausage into 1/2-inch thick rounds and set aside.

Step 2

Peel and thinly slice the yellow onion, and mince the garlic cloves.

Step 3

In the slow cooker, add the sliced kielbasa, onions, and garlic.

Step 4

Pour the beer over the kielbasa mixture in the slow cooker.

Step 5

Add the brown sugar, Dijon mustard, apple cider vinegar, black pepper, paprika, and red pepper flakes (if using) to the slow cooker. Stir everything gently to combine.

Step 6

Cover the slow cooker with the lid and set it to cook on low for 4 hours, or on high for 2 hours.

Step 7

After cooking time, stir the mixture and taste for seasoning. Adjust with additional salt or pepper if needed (optional).

Step 8

Serve warm as is, or over mashed potatoes, rice, or crusty bread for a complete meal.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1490.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2562.5

Total Fat 198.5g	0%
Saturated Fat 74.8g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat g
Cholesterol 426.9mg	0%
Sodium 7126.3mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 77.5g	0%
Dietary Fiber 3.6g	0%
Total Sugars 52.4g
Protein 79.2g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 312.1mg	0%
Iron 12.1mg	0%
Potassium 2262.9mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 74.0%

Protein: 13.1%

Carbs: 12.8%