3-Ingredient Slow Cooker Comfort Meal (Grandpa’s Budget Dinner)
A simple, hearty slow cooker dish made with inexpensive pantry staples—perfect for cozy, filling meals.
Ingredients
1 lb (450 g) smoked sausage or kielbasa, sliced
4–5 potatoes, peeled and chopped
1 medium onion, sliced
1 can (10.5 oz / 300 g) cream of mushroom soup
1/2 cup water or milk
Salt and black pepper, to taste
(Often called “3 ingredients” because the main stars are sausage, potatoes, and soup!)
Instructions
Lightly grease your slow cooker.
Add chopped potatoes and sliced onions to the bottom.
Place sliced sausage on top.
In a bowl, mix cream of mushroom soup with water or milk.
Pour the mixture evenly over everything.
Season with a little salt and black pepper.
Cover and cook:
Low: 6–7 hours
High: 3–4 hours
Stir gently before serving.
Optional Extras
Shredded cheddar cheese on top
Garlic powder
Paprika
Green beans or carrots for extra veggies
