Hearty Swamp Potatoes (Hoosier Stew)

Name: Hearty Swamp Potatoes (Hoosier Stew)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 6 h
Total time: 6 h 15 min
Yield: 8
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 3 pounds baby potatoes, halved; 14 ounces smoked sausage, sliced; 3 cups fresh green beans, cut into 1 inch pieces; 1 1/2 cups diced onion; 1 packet (1 ounce) onion soup mix; 2 teaspoons Cajun seasoning; 1 teaspoon garlic powder; 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 1/2 cup unsalted butter

This comforting slow cooker meal combines tender potatoes, smoky sausage, and fresh green beans in a rich, buttery sauce.

By Recipes By Nani· 🌍 American· October 24, 2026

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Prep

15 minutes

Cook

6 hours

Total

6 hours 15 minutes

Serves

If you are looking for a simple dinner that fills the house with a delicious aroma, you have to try these Swamp Potatoes. It is one of those classic meals where you just toss everything into the slow cooker and let it do all the hard work for you. The buttery, savory sauce brings all the ingredients together perfectly.

This dish is a wonderful budget friendly option that easily feeds a hungry family. I love serving it with a side of warm cornbread or crusty rolls to make sure none of that buttery liquid goes to waste. It is pure comfort food that tastes even better the next day.

🧺 Ingredients

3 pounds baby potatoes, halved
14 ounces smoked sausage, sliced
3 cups fresh green beans, cut into 1 inch pieces
1 1/2 cups diced onion
1 packet (1 ounce) onion soup mix
2 teaspoons Cajun seasoning
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/2 cup unsalted butter

👩‍🍳Instructions

1
Place the halved baby potatoes into the bottom of a 6 to 8 quart slow cooker.
2
Add the diced onion, sliced smoked sausage, and green bean pieces on top of the potatoes.
3
Sprinkle the onion soup mix, Cajun seasoning, garlic powder, and black pepper evenly over the ingredients.
4
Place the butter on top of the mixture.
5
Cover the slow cooker and cook on LOW for 6 to 7 hours or on HIGH for 4 to 5 hours until the potatoes are tender.
6
Give everything a good stir before serving, adding a little extra salt if you think it needs it.

💡 Tips

Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to three days. You can easily reheat portions in the microwave or in a pan on the stove. If you want a little extra kick, feel free to add a pinch of cayenne pepper or swap the standard smoked sausage for spicy andouille.

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