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Polish Kielbasa with Green Beans and Potatoes – Easy Beer Skillet Recipe

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This comforting one-pan Polish kielbasa skillet features smoky sausage, tender potatoes, and crisp green beans simmered in beer for a hearty, flavorful meal. It’s quick, flexible, and perfect for busy weeknights or cozy family dinners.

Ingredients

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  • 14 oz Polish kielbasa sausage, sliced into 1/2-inch rounds
  • 1 lb new potatoes, scrubbed and quartered
  • 12 oz fresh green beans, trimmed and cut in half
  • 1 medium yellow onion, thinly sliced
  • 2 large garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 cup light beer (lager or pilsner preferred)
  • 1/2 cup chicken or vegetable broth
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • Salt and black pepper, to taste
  • 2 tbsp fresh dill or parsley, chopped (optional)

Instructions

  1. Prep the ingredients: Slice kielbasa, quarter potatoes, trim and halve green beans, thinly slice onion, and mince garlic. Chop dill or parsley for garnish if using.
  2. Heat olive oil over medium-high in a large skillet or Dutch oven. Add kielbasa in a single layer and sauté for 4-5 minutes, flipping once, until deeply browned. Remove sausage to a plate and set aside.
  3. Lower heat to medium. Add onion and cook for 2-3 minutes, scraping up brown bits. Stir in garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  4. Add potatoes and broth to the skillet. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Cover and simmer for 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until potatoes are just starting to soften. Add more broth if pan goes dry.
  5. Pour in beer and bring to a gentle simmer. Add green beans. Cover and cook for another 8-10 minutes, until potatoes are fork-tender and beans are bright green but still crisp-tender. Adjust seasoning.
  6. Return browned kielbasa to the pan, nestling among the veggies. Simmer uncovered for 3-5 minutes to reduce the beer and meld flavors. For a thicker sauce, increase heat and stir frequently at the end.
  7. Garnish with chopped dill or parsley. Serve hot, spooning extra pan juices over each portion.

Notes

For gluten-free, use GF kielbasa and beer or substitute with hard cider or extra broth. Brown the sausage well for maximum flavor. Add green beans later if you prefer them crisper. Leftovers keep well and flavors deepen after a day. For a vegetarian version, use plant-based sausage and vegetable broth. Adjust seasoning to taste, as kielbasa and broth can be salty.

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Keywords: Polish kielbasa, green beans, potatoes, beer skillet, one-pan dinner, sausage skillet, comfort food, easy weeknight meal, gluten-free option, hearty dinner

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