Description
A hearty Southern classic made with tender green beans, savory sausage, baby potatoes, and a rich, flavorful broth. It’s the ultimate comfort food that’s simple, filling, and perfect for family dinners or meal prep.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound green beans, trimmed
- 12 ounces smoked sausage, sliced
- 1 pound baby potatoes, halved
- 1 large white onion, thinly sliced
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 ½ cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
Instructions
- Wash and trim green beans, slice sausage, chop onion, and halve potatoes.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet or Dutch oven over medium heat. Brown sausage slices on both sides, about 5–6 minutes. Remove and set aside.
- Add onion and garlic to the same pan. Cook for 3–4 minutes until softened and fragrant.
- Return sausage to the pan. Add green beans and potatoes. Stir to combine.
- Pour in chicken broth and season with salt, pepper, and smoked paprika. Stir well.
- Cover and reduce heat to low. Simmer for 25–30 minutes, or until beans and potatoes are tender.
- Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Let rest for 5 minutes off the heat.
- Serve warm as a main dish or side.
Notes
- Browning the sausage first adds deep flavor to the dish.
- Use fresh green beans for the best texture and color.
- Add red pepper flakes or hot sauce for a spicy twist.
- Let the dish rest a few minutes before serving for best flavor blending.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
Keywords: smothered green beans, sausage green beans, southern green beans recipe, comfort food dinner, easy one pot meals