This Instant Pot Sausage, Green Beans, and Potatoes recipe is a one pot meal that is ready to serve in only 20 minutes! Smoked sausage, fresh green beans, quartered potatoes, and Cajun seasoning combine into a meal the entire family will enjoy! Perfect for busy weeknights or lazy weekends!
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Years ago, when I bought my first Instant Pot, I was beyond intimidated with the kitchen appliance. If I am being completely honest, it sat in the box unopened for about 2 months before I mustered up the courage to open it and try my first recipe. I chose to make Jasmine Rice as my first trial because rice is inexpensive and I wouldn’t be upset if I had messed it up. After a success with the rice, this potatoes green beans and sausage meal was my next trial and again, it was a success. That goes to show just how “no-fail” this recipe truly is. If I can make it perfectly after having used the Instant Pot only one time previously, I promise you too can do this!
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- Why You’ll Love this Cajun Sausage and Potatoes Meal
- Instant Pot Sausage Green Beans and Potatoes Ingredient Notes
- Recipe Substitutes and Variations
- How to make Instant Pot Smoked Sausage, Green Beans, and Potatoes
- Instant Pot Green Beans Potatoes and Sausage FAQ’s
- Storing and Reheating Instant Pot Sausage, Green Beans, and Potatoes
- More Instant Pot Recipes to try
- Instant Pot Smoked Sausage, Potatoes, and Sausage
Why You’ll Love this Cajun Sausage and Potatoes Meal
- Quick and Easy– using only a few simple ingredients, this can be ready to pressurize in under 10 minutes! Perfect for busy nights!
- One Pot– clean up is a breeze with this potatoes and green beans recipe!
- Adaptable– if you like things spicy, increase the seasoning. Prefer mild? Cut back on the Cajun or use an all-purpose seasoning in its place. So many options to change up this meal to fit your tastes.
- Flavorful– although this meal uses simple ingredients, it packs a punch when it comes to flavor. Tender potatoes and green beans with sliced smoked sausage, what more could you ask for?!
Instant Pot Sausage Green Beans and Potatoes Ingredient Notes
See printable recipe card at the bottom of this post for exact ingredient amounts and step by step directions.
- Chicken Broth– I use a low sodium broth to cut down on the salt content in this recipe.
- Smoked Sausage– pick your favorite brand. I love using jalapeno smoked andouille sausage or a Cajun flavored sausage. Kielbasa works too.
- Potatoes– red potatoes or Yukon gold potatoes are best in this recipe. Russet potatoes work great too, but I have had the best results with red and yellow. You will want to cut them into quarters, but no need to peel them first.
- Green Beans– fresh or frozen green beans work, however, I have found that fresh green beans work best as they don’t get mushy like frozen may. Canned green beans work in this as well.
- Cajun Seasoning– my favorite is Chupacabra blend or Slap Ya Mama. Feel free to use whichever you have on hand.
- Salt/ Black Pepper– to taste. You can omit the salt if your Cajun seasoning has salt in it.
- Butter– I use unsalted butter and cut it into small squares.
Recipe Substitutes and Variations
- Feel free to add in a diced onion for added flavor. You would add it into the pot prior to sealing and pressurizing.
- Baby carrots can be used in place of the green beans. Same cook time and they come out perfectly tender.
- If you don’t have chicken broth or chicken stock on hand, water works too. I recommend adding additional seasoning as the water doesn’t add flavor like chicken broth does.
- For crispier sausage pieces, add them to the pot first on the sauté setting and cook until golden brown.
- Diced ham or bacon can be used in place or in addition to the andouille sausage if preferred.
How to make Instant Pot Smoked Sausage, Green Beans, and Potatoes
- Pour chicken broth into Instant Pot.
- Add the sausage, potatoes, and green beans into the pot.
- Sprinkle the seasoning, salt, and pepper on top and toss with a spoon.
- Cut the butter into small pieces and place them into your electric pressure cooker.
- Cover Instant Pot with lid and ensure valve is in sealing position.
- Cook manual, high pressure, for a cook time of 3 minutes followed by a quick release.
- Once pressure releases and pin drops, remove lid and stir contents.
- Serve immediately and enjoy!
Instant Pot Green Beans Potatoes and Sausage FAQ’s
What should I serve Instant Pot Sausage and Potatoes with?
Since this meal includes a protein, starch, and vegetable, technically you don’t need to serve anything with it. However, if your family is anything like mine, they like a few options on their plate. Here are a few of my go to additions:
- Garlic Cheese Crescents
- Cheddar Bay Biscuits (this is my number one fav addition)
- Mini Garlic Monkey Bread
- Fluffy Bread Machine Rolls (think Texas Roadhouse)
- Side Salad or fresh fruit
Do I need to cook the smoked sausage first?
Most sausages you buy in the grocery store are already cooked. However, some are not and would need to be cooked first. Check your package first and if you need to cook it or want to get it crispy and delicious, simply cook it on the saute function of your Instant Pot.
How can I make this in the slow cooker instead?
This is the perfect crockpot meal if you don’t have an Instant Pot. Simply add all the ingredients to your slow cooker and cook on low about 8 hours, or until everything is perfectly tender. Same great meal, just a bit longer cooking time!
Can I make this Cajun sausage and potatoes meal on the stove or grill?
Absolutely! In fact, this meal can be made however needed whether that be grill, stove top, griddle, Instant Pot, Slow Cooker, etc. Add about 2 tablespoon butter to a skillet and once melted, add in your potatoes. After about 10 minutes, you can add in the beef smoked sausage and green beans. Cook until everything is crispy and delicious. You won’t need to use the chicken broth and can season as desired.
Storing and Reheating Instant Pot Sausage, Green Beans, and Potatoes
- Serve immediately, or once fully cooled, store in an airtight container for up to one week. Reheat for a few minutes using the microwave.
- This can be frozen for up to 2 to 3 months. Thaw in the refrigerator and reheat in microwave for a few minutes.
More Instant Pot Recipes to try
Instant Pot Crack Chicken– a high-protein, keto-friendly main course that’s as easy to make as it is delicious. With its creamy cream cheese and ranch-flavored sauce, this versatile dish can be served up in sandwiches, with mashed potatoes, or alongside your favorite sides!
Best Ever Instant Pot Lasagna– all the flavors of the classic dish you love, made even easier!
Beef Enchilada Instant Pot Casserole– layers of beef, sauce, cheese, and corn tortillas combine into a Tex-Mex dish the whole family will love!
Instant Pot Chicken Lo Mein– skip ordering takeout and make this at home in a fraction of the time!
Easy Cajun Sausage Pasta– ready in less than 20 minutes, this meal is easy and delicious!
Instant Pot White Chicken Chili– tender chicken breast, hearty beans, corn, and seasonings in a creamy, delicious broth.
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Instant Pot Smoked Sausage, Potatoes, and Sausage
Ingredients
- ¾ cup chicken broth
- 12 oz smoked sausage (any flavor you prefer), sliced
- 1 lb red or yellow potatoes, quartered
- 1 lb green beans (fresh is best), trimmed
- 4 teaspoon Cajun seasoning or any seasoning you prefer
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 4 tablespoon butter
Instructions
- Pour chicken broth into Instant Pot.
- Add the sausage, potatoes, and green beans into the pot.
- Sprinkle the seasoning, salt, and pepper on top and toss with a spoon.
- Cut the butter into small pieces and place them into Instant Pot.
- Cover Instant Pot with lid and ensure valve is in sealing position.
- Cook manual, high pressure, for 3 minutes followed by a quick release.
- Once pin drops, remove lid and stir contents.
- Serve immediately and enjoy!
SHARYN says
i don’t have an instant pot. how do I cook this on a regular stove or in a slow cooker?
Kristin says
To do this in the oven, place the chopped potatoes, sausage, and green beans onto a cookie sheet. Drizzle olive oil on top as well as the Cajun seasoning and salt/pepper to taste. Place in oven at 425 degrees to bake for about 20-25 minutes. Enjoy!!
Miche says
Can this be made in the 3-quart instant pot?
Kristin says
Absolutely! That works great too!!
Howard says
My wife does not like any kind of sausage. Could I substitute another meat, like diced chicken breast or beef stew meat pieces? If I left the meat out altogether what would the impact be?
Kristin says
You can use chicken, ham, bacon, and more in this! My only suggestion is to pre-cook the meat at least mostly due to the short cook time in the IP! Enjoy!!
Natalie says
New to IP – how would I adapt this for frozen Italian sausage?
Kristin says
I recommend using the saute function first and cooking the sausage. Then, turn saute off and follow directions for the rest of recipe 🙂
Enjoy!
Keith says
I make this recipe about once a week now. I love it.
I tried to change it up the last time I made it, using fewer green beans, and I threw in an onion and a zucchini. The whole think wound up being extremely mushy. Nice try, I guess.
Has anyone tried this with carrots instead of green beans?
Kristin says
Oh yes, unfortunately zucchini would get too mushy! I have heard lots of people using corn on the cob chunks and baby carrots in this. Everyone said it works great!
Christa says
We loved this meal! And I’ve got some picky eaters! My only problem was that there weren’t any leftovers. This may be a stupid question, but if I double this do I double the broth, too? I’m making it in the Instant Pot, if that helps.
Kristin says
Yay! Glad you enjoyed this!! If doubling the meal, double all ingredients (broth includes), but keep cook times the same! Enjoy!
Bailey says
Can I substitute chicken broth for water? They were out of the broth at the store 😑
Kristin says
Absolutely! You can add a bouillon cube to increase the flavor if using water, or just add a bit more seasoning to increase flavor! Works great!
Donna says
It’s excellent! I add onions and double it. I use Mrs. Dash and red pepper flakes.
Kristin says
Yum!! Great idea! Glad you enjoyed!
Tracy says
Making this tonight and bought a bag of “1-bite” potatoes. I’m thinking I don’t need to cut them… agree?
Kristin says
If they are small, you should be fine not cutting them! Worse case, simply slice in half….keeping skin on! Enjoy!
Debbie says
Can you use kielbasa instead of sausage?
Kristin says
Absolutely! That works great too!
Elyse says
I used browned hot Italian sausage, varied the spices using a carribean rub and a spicy Mrs dash, and I reduced the butter. I used a cup of broth because I thought ip needed that. Red potatoes were fine.
Wow. Husb said I gave him too much, but he finished it. 😍
Kristin says
That’s great news! Glad to hear you both enjoyed it!
Gwen says
My family doesn’t like anything remotely spicy. What would you recommend for seasonings?
Kristin says
My kids are the same way! I use this seasoning, https://amzn.to/2V1ID4C and it adds so much flavor, but no heat!
Amanda Rowe says
Can I substitute can green beans?
Kristin says
I have heard of people using broccoli, Brussel sprouts, and even cauliflower in lieu of the green beans!
Cindy Quisenberry says
love this! Used 4 pepper sausage and it was very tasty!
Kristin says
Yea! So glad to hear you enjoyed it! Leftovers (if there are any, haha), are just as tasty!!
Kristie says
If you double the recipe, do you have to cook it longer?
Kristin says
Nope, cook time stays the same! Enjoy!!
Rachel says
I used 12 oz cheddar and bacon brats that were not pre-cooked. Increased high-pressure time to 4 minutes and sausage, potatoes, and green beans were cooked just fine. Tasty!
Kristin says
Oh yum! Great change on the bacon brats, yum! So glad it was a hit!
Dawn says
This is delicious and versatile. I had buffalo style chicken sausage and used lemon pepper seasoning. Delish.
Kristin says
Oh yum, I love using lemon pepper seasoning in this to change things up! So glad to hear you enjoyed it!
Brianna says
I made this for my husband tonight. We loved it!!! Instead of the Cajun seasoning we did a garlic and herb. Thank you for such an easy and delicious recipe.
Kristin says
Yea! Glad to hear it was a hit! I love changing the seasoning up for a variety of flavor! Garlic and Herb sounds tasty!!
Sarah says
Hi 🙂 love this recipe. Can I double it?
Kristin says
Absolutely! Just make sure you have at least a 6qt Instant Pot, not 3 quart! Enjoy!
Matt says
Silly question but how do you pre cook the sausage?
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Kristin says
The sausage I buy typically already comes pre-cooked. Its andouille sausage! Hope that helps clarify!!
Bridget says
Could I substitute in precooked chicken sausages and sweet potatoes?
Kristin says
Sure, I think that would work great!!
Raquel says
Judy…I don’t even use my crockpot anymore. The food taste exactly the same and cuts cooking time down tremendously. I use my Instant Pot often. I can say that I did a pulled pork in my instant pot and it tasted better than the crockpot version
Kristin says
Agreed!! I don’t know what I ever did without my Instant Pot, haha!!
Katie says
Does the sausage need to be pre-cooked?
Kristin says
I use the store packaged smoked sausage, so typically it comes precooked. If its not already, yes, precook! Enjoy!
Judy says
Do you get as much flavor in the IP as in a crock pot?
Kristin says
Honestly, I was skeptical at first, but my husband and I agreed, we think we get more flavor from the IP than the crockpot!!