One-Dish Kielbasa, Green Beans & Potatoes

This is a quick and easy one-dish meal that I concocted one hectic Christmas shopping/baking season when it seemed we were eating takeout all the time. My kids loved it and I've been making it ever since. I only listed this as 4 servings because everyone usually has seconds.

• Ready In: 30 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 1  lb kielbasa (can use Smoked Sausage)
• 2 (15 1/4ounce) cans green beans (can use 1 bag frozen)
• 3  medium potatoes
• 1  medium onion
• 1 (15 1/4ounce) can chicken broth
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄4 teaspoon black pepper

Directions

1. Cut kielbasa into 1" chunks and place in Dutch oven or large pan.
2. Add enough water to completely cover the meat and cook on high till it comes to a boil.
3. Meanwhile, peel potatoes and the onion, and cut into eighths; drain the green beans.
4. Let kielbasa boil for 2 minutes to extract the grease.
5. Lower the heat and skim off all grease and foam; discard.
6. Turn heat to high again and add vegetables, chicken broth and seasonings to pot; stir to combine.
7. If necessary, add enough water to bring the liquid level to about 1" below top of the ingredients.
8. Bring to a boil; lower heat to simmer and cover.
9. Cook for 20 minutes.
10. Serve in soup bowls with crusty bread, which is delicious dipped into the broth.
11. NOTE: If frozen green beans are used, put them in with the kielbasa to cook for 7 extra minutes before adding the potatoes and onion; then cook for 20 more minutes.