Crockpot Smoked Turkey, Potatoes, and Green Beans
If you love cozy, no-fuss dinners that taste like you’ve been cooking all day (even though you haven’t), this crockpot smoked turkey, potatoes, and green beans recipe is one you need to try. It’s hearty, comforting, and made with simple ingredients, but the flavor is anything but boring. A smoked turkey leg slowly cooks alongside tender red potatoes and fresh green beans, creating a savory, satisfying meal that feels like classic comfort food done right. And if you want one that is a bit heartier, try my Smoked Turkey Leg Stew with Beans and Cabbage!
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This is one of those recipes where the slow cooker truly does all the work. You set it, walk away, and come back to a complete dinner that’s rich, flavorful, and perfect served with cornbread and a little Louisiana hot sauce at the table. Simple, filling, and incredibly delicious — that’s all there is to it.
Table of contents
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- A true dump-and-go crockpot meal
- Made with simple, affordable ingredients
- Smoked turkey adds deep flavor without extra seasoning
- Potatoes turn tender while still holding their shape
- Green beans stay tender with a slight snap
- Perfect for busy weeknights or relaxed weekends
- Makes great leftovers for easy meals later
Ingredients You’ll Need
- Smoked turkey leg (about 2.15 pounds)-The star of the dish, bringing rich, smoky flavor and fall-apart tender meat.
- Red potatoes (2½ pounds, roughly chopped)-Hearty enough to hold up to slow cooking without turning mushy.
- Fresh green beans (1 pound, ends trimmed)-Left whole for the best texture.
- Onion (1, diced)-Adds sweetness and depth to the base.
- Garlic (4–5 cloves, minced)-Enhances the savory flavor.
- Low-sodium chicken broth (½ cup)-Adds moisture without making the dish soupy.
- Butter (4 tablespoons / ½ stick, sliced)-Adds richness and helps flavor the vegetables.
- Mrs. Dash salt-free onion & herb seasoning-Keeps seasoning bold without extra salt.
- Black pepper-Adds mild warmth.
- Brown sugar (1 tablespoon)-Balances the smoky, savory flavors.
- Optional for serving: cornbread and hot sauce
How to Make Crockpot Smoked Turkey, Potatoes, and Green Beans
Place the smoked turkey leg in the bottom of a 6-quart slow cooker. Scatter the diced onion and minced garlic around the turkey, then pour in the chicken broth to create a flavorful base.
Arrange the chopped red potatoes around the turkey leg. Season them generously with Mrs. Dash salt-free onion and herb seasoning so they’re well coated.
Layer the fresh green beans on top of the potatoes, leaving them whole with just the ends trimmed. Dot the green beans with the sliced butter, then season again with Mrs. Dash and a little black pepper. Sprinkle the brown sugar evenly over the top.
Cover and cook on LOW for 6 hours (about 93°C), until the turkey is extremely tender, the potatoes are soft but still holding their shape, and the green beans are tender with a slight snap.
Once cooking is complete, carefully remove the turkey leg. Discard the skin, bones, and tendons, then shred the meat — it should fall apart easily. Stir the shredded turkey back into the crockpot with the potatoes and green beans until everything is well combined.
My favorite way to serve it is with hot honey cornbread on the side and you gotta have some hot sauce! If you want 🙂
Tips for Success
- Use a large smoked turkey leg for the best meat yield
- Keep the broth amount low so the dish doesn’t become soupy
- Leaving green beans whole helps them maintain texture
- Smoked turkey provides plenty of salt, so salt-free seasoning works best
- Cut potatoes evenly for consistent cooking
Easy Variations & Substitutions
- Use smoked turkey wings or necks instead of a leg
- Swap red potatoes for yellow or gold potatoes
- Add a pinch of red pepper flakes or Cajun seasoning for heat
- Stir in smoked paprika for extra smoky flavor
- Add carrots and celery for more vegetables
Make-Ahead & Storage
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3–4 days
- Reheat gently in the microwave or on the stovetop
- Freezing is not recommended, as the potatoes and green beans may lose texture
If you do make this recipe, please leave a comment and a rating! I love hearing from you and it helps so much! Thank you!
Crockpot Smoked Turkey, Potatoes, and Green Beans
Equipment
- 6 Quart Slow Cooker
Ingredients
- 1 Smoked Turkey Leg (2-3 lbs)
- 2.5 lbs Red or Yellow Potatoes, roughly chopped
- 1 lb Fresh Green Beans, washed and snipped
- 1 Yellow Onion, Diced
- 4-5 Garlic Cloves, minced
- 1/2 Cup Low Sodium Chicken Broth
- 4 tbsp Unsalted Butter, cut into small pieces
- 2 tbsp Mrs. Dash Salt Free Onion and Herb Seasoning divided
- 1/2 tsp Black Pepper to taste
- 1 tbsp Brown Sugar
Instructions
- Place the smoked turkey leg in the bottom of a 6-quart slow cooker. Add the onion, garlic, and chicken broth.
- Arrange the potatoes around the turkey and season with the Mrs. Dash seasoning. Add the green beans on top, dot with butter, season with the Mrs. Dash, black pepper and brown sugar.
- Cover and cook on low for approximately 5-6 hours or high for 4-5. The turkey should be fall-apart tender, while the beans and potatoes should be soft, but not mushy!
- Remove the turkey leg, discard skin and bones, shred the meat, and stir it back into the crockpot. Serve warm. Season with salt if needed. Serve hot and enjoy!
This is simple, delicious and perfect for a cold winter day. It is VERY hearty and solved my quandary of what to do with the appealing turkey legs I’d seen in the butcher’s case for years! I used frozen whole green beans that I thawed by running under lukewarm water for a bit before adding. I would suggest starting with just 1 TB of Mrs. Dash and adding more later if desired. Thanks for the nice meal.
I am so happy to hear that, Mary! And thank you for the suggestion!
Delicious! This is the second recipe of yours that I’ve made in the last couple of weeks, and it’s a winner!
This makes me so happy to hear! Thank you Shep!
This recipe is absolutely delicious. I’ve made it several times for my family of five, alongside some cornbread. Top it with hot sauce…DANG! So good!!
That is wonderful, Jenn! So happy to hear it! Thank you for leaving a review!