Tender Slow Cooker Sausage and Potatoes with Savory Broth Tips, FAQ & printable recipe

Tips for success

If you want to enhance the richness of the final sauce, you can stir the ingredients gently halfway through the cooking time.

This helps distribute the rendered sausage fat and allows the starches from the potatoes to mix thoroughly with the broth, creating a more cohesive, velvety glaze that clings beautifully to every bite.

To keep the potatoes from turning brown while you prepare the rest of the ingredients, keep the diced cubes submerged in a bowl of cold water.

Just make sure to drain them thoroughly and pat them dry with a clean kitchen towel before layering them over the browned sausage slices in the slow cooker.

Variations

• Spicy Cajun Style: Substitute the Italian sausage with spicy andouille sausage and use a seasoned chicken broth to give the dish a bold, smoky kick.
• Garlic Herb Infusion: Use a garlic-infused beef broth or add a splash of herbal vegetable broth to elevate the aromatic profile of the simmering potatoes.

Storage and make-ahead

Fridge

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to three to four days.

Freezer

Freezing is not recommended, as the cooked potatoes will become watery and grainy upon thawing.

Reheat

Reheat portions in a saucepan over medium-low heat with a splash of extra broth, stirring gently until hot throughout.

Allow any leftovers to cool completely at room temperature for no more than two hours. Transfer the cooled sausage and potatoes into an airtight glass or plastic container, ensuring the lid is sealed tightly to prevent the potatoes from absorbing refrigerator odors.

You can prep this entire dish the night before by slicing the sausage and dicing the potatoes. Store them in separate airtight containers in the refrigerator.

In the morning, simply brown the sausage quickly, layer everything in the slow cooker, pour the broth over, and set the timer.

Serving ideas

Serve this comforting dish piping hot directly from the slow cooker. It makes a complete, satisfying meal on its own, presented in shallow bowls to capture all the delicious, savory broth.

Pair it with crusty rustic bread to soak up the flavorful juices left at the bottom of the bowl.

For a cozy family dinner, serve this alongside a simple green salad dressed with a light vinaigrette. The crisp, acidic greens provide a refreshing contrast to the rich, savory flavors of the tender potatoes and juicy sausage, balancing the entire meal beautifully.

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Recipe card

Tender Slow Cooker Sausage and Potatoes with Savory Broth

Prep 15 minCook 4 hTotal 4 h 15 minServes 4

Ingredients

• 1 lb fresh Italian sausage links, sliced into rounds
• 1 1/2 lb Yukon Gold potatoes, scrubbed and diced
• 1 cup savory beef broth

Instructions

1. Slice the raw Italian sausage links into half-inch rounds. Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and sear the sausage slices for 3 to 4 minutes until they develop a glossy, browned exterior. Transfer the browned sausage slices directly into the bottom of the slow cooker.
2. Wash and dice the potatoes into even half-inch cubes. Pour the diced potatoes directly over the sliced sausage in the slow cooker, spreading them into an even layer to ensure uniform cooking.
3. Pour the savory beef broth over the potatoes and sausage in the slow cooker. Cover the slow cooker with its lid and cook on high for 3 to 4 hours or on low for 6 to 8 hours, allowing the broth to simmer around the meat and potatoes.
4. Remove the lid and check that the potatoes are tender when pierced with a fork. Ensure the sausage is fully cooked to a safe internal temperature of 160°F (71°C). Stir gently to distribute the savory juices before scooping out hot, steaming portions to serve.

Contains: celery

Estimated nutrition per serving

Calories

420

Protein

18.5 g

Carbohydrates

32 g

Fat

24.5 g

Fiber

3.5 g

Sugar

1.5 g

Sodium

980 mg

Automatic estimate from the ingredient list, not laboratory-verified.