Name: Instant Pot Smoked Sausage and Potatoes with Green Beans
Prep time: 2 min
Cook time: 2 min
Total time: 15 min
Ingredients: 1 teaspoon olive oil; 1 tablespoon minced onion (optional); 1 pound smoked sausage (sliced into 1/2 inch pieces); 1 cup chicken stock (see note); 2 pounds potatoes (cubed); 32 ounces canned green beans (drained); 1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning

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Made with only 6 ingredients and in 15 minutes, this recipe for Instant Pot Smoked Sausage with Potatoes is the definition of a fast family dinner!

While the ingredients in this recipe for Instant Pot Sausage and Potatoes are humble, the results are delicious. Between the soft, flavorful potatoes, the spicy, hearty sausage, and the super tender green beans, this is meal is hearty, economical, and a true family favorite.

White Bowl with Smoked Sausage and Potatoes and Green Beans next to instant pot

This recipe for Instant Pot Kielbasa and Potatoes was inspired by my childhood.

I grew up in an area with a lot of Polish influence, and so there was a lot of kielbasas, or polish smoked sausage, used in recipes. My grandparents would make a simple dish using kielbasa, potatoes, and green beans. It was simmered for hours on the stove or in the slow cooker until the potatoes and green beans were super soft and absorbed all the rich flavor from the sausage.

I took that recipe and sped up the process. Now in less than 20 minutes, the magic of the Instant Pot delivers this Polish comfort food. It is rich, creamy, flavorful and so incredibly easy to make.

Notes on Ingredients

This recipe is made with humble ingredients, but there are a few things to note about each ingredient.

Red potatoes, green beans, smoked sausage, cajun seasoning, and chicken stock on white counter

Kielbasa: Kielbasa is a polish smoked sausage. You can use any smoked sausage you like. I use an organic beef smoked sausage that is free from nitrates, preservatives, and MSG. However, you can use any variety of smoked sausage you like.
Potatoes: Russet, red, or Yukon Gold potatoes can be used. There is no need to peel the potatoes. Simply scrub and chop into 1.5-2 inch cubes.
Green Beans: My grandparents used canned green beans for this recipe, and so that is what I use. It keeps this recipe super simple to make. Plus that means there is no cleaning and chopping of fresh green beans which is a huge time saver. But feel free to use fresh trimmed green beans in place of the canned beans.
Chicken Stock: Use low-sodium store-bought chicken broth/stock or homemade Instant Pot Chicken Stock. While you can use water in place of stock, the stock adds more flavor to the completed dish.
Cajun Seasoning: I find that a Cajun blend of spices adds just the right flavor to potatoes and pairs well with the smoked sausage. I use homemade Cajun seasoning, but you can use your favorite store-bought brand or seasoned salt in its place.
Onions: The onions are totally optional, but do add a bit of flavor to this dish. Feel free to omit them if desired.

How to Make Instant Pot Smoked Sausage and Potatoes

Turn the Instant Pot to saute and let heat up for a minute or two.
Add in a teaspoon of oil and the kielbasa and minced onion. Saute for 2-3 minutes or until the sausage begins to get crispy and browned and the onion softens.

Add in the stock and scrape up the browned bits on the bottom of the inner pot.

Chicken Stock and Smoked Sausage in Inner pot

Layer potatoes, Cajun seasoning, and drained green beans on top of the sausage.

Sausage, Potatoes, and Green Beans layered in instant pot

Close the pressure cooker and be sure the vent knob is sealed.
Set cook time for 2 minutes on high pressure. Note: If you want your potatoes JUST fork tender, but still somewhat firm, set cook time for only 1 minute.
Let the pressure release naturally for at least 5 minutes before doing a quick release of pressure.
Open up the pressure cooker, give everything a stir, and serve.

Recipe Modifications

Make it EVEN Quicker! This is a really easy and fast recipe, but if you are really in a time crunch, I suggest skipping sauteing the sausage. I love the crispy texture the sauteing adds to this dish, but it is completely not necessary.
Lower the Sodium. To control the level of sodium, use low-sodium broth or stock, rinse the canned green beans or use no-salt-added canned beans, and omit the salt or cut in half the amount of salt in the homemade cajun seasoning.

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Kielbasa, Potatoes, and Green Beans in white bowl

Instant Pot Smoked Sausage and Potatoes with Green Beans

This recipe for Kielbasa and Potatoes is a hearty, economical, kid-friendly meal. It is ready in record time thanks to the Instant Pot, making it perfect for those really busy nights!

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Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American, Polish

Prep Time: 2

Cook Time: 2

Pressure Time: 10

Total Time: 15

Servings:

Calories: 384kcal

Author: Kristen Chidsey

Ingredients

▢ 1 teaspoon olive oil
▢ 1 tablespoon minced onion optional
▢ 1 pound smoked sausage sliced into ½ inch pieces
▢ 1 cup chicken stock see note
▢ 2 pounds potatoes cubed
▢ 32 ounces canned green beans drained
▢ 1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning

Instructions

Turn Instant Pot to saute and allow to heat up for a minute or two.
Add in olive oil, sausage, and the minced onion. Saute for 2-3 minutes, or until the sausage begins to be brown and the onions soften. Turn the Instant Pot OFF.
Add in the stock and scrape up the browned bits on the bottom of the inner pot.
Add in potatoes on top of the sausage and sprinkle with the Cajun seasoning. Add drained green beans on top of sausage.
Close the Instant Pot and seal the vent knob to sealed.
Hit manual or pressure cook and adjust cook time to 2 minutes on HIGH pressure.
Once cook time has elapsed, let pressure release naturally for at least 5 minutes. Then do a quick release of pressure by hitting the vent knob from sealed to venting, being careful to stand away from the steam being released. You can also let pressure release naturally.
Stir together the ingredients and serve.

Equipment Needed

Electric Pressure Cooker (6 or 8 quart)

Notes

Chicken Stock: Use 1 cup stock for a 6 quart Instant Pot and 1.5 cups stock for an 8 quart Instant Pot. You can also use water in a pinch.

Cook Time: 2 minutes cook time will cook the potatoes to a creamy, soft consistency. If you want your potatoes JUST fork tender, but still somewhat firm, set cook time for only 1 minute.

Smoked Sausage: Use any type of precooked smoked sausage or kielbasa you like. I look for an organic variety that is nitrate-free, MSG-free, preservative-free, and lower in sodium. You can also use turkey or chicken sausage to cut the amount of fat significantly.

Cajun Seasoning can be replaced with seasoned salt, ½ teaspoon salt, ¼ teaspoon garlic powder, and ¼ teaspoon paprika.

Leftovers can be stored in the fridge for up to 4 days in a sealed container. This recipe does not freeze well.

Sodium Content: To control the level of sodium, use low sodium stock, rinse canned green beans or use no salt added canned beans, and omit the salt or cut in half the amount of salt in the homemade Cajun seasoning.

Green Beans: By all means, use fresh trimmed green beans in place of the canned beans if that is what you prefer.

Speed it up: Instead of sauteeing the sausage and onions, simply layer the potatoes, onions, cajun seasoning, sliced sausage, and green beans in that order in the inner pot. Pour in the chicken broth and cook for 2 minutes on high pressure with a 5-minute natural pressure release.

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