Crock Pot Red Beans and Rice
With just a little bit of prep work and some simple ingredients, you can create a savory and satisfying recipe for Crock Pot Red Beans and Rice! Smoky andouille sausage, tender red beans, and a blend of spices come together in a rich and savory creole-style broth that's perfect for feeding a crowd or for meal prep throughout the week!
Ingredients
- 1 lb dried red beans
- 1 (14 oz) smoked or andouille sausage (sliced ¼ thick)
- 8 cups chicken broth
- 1 medium yellow onion (diced)
- 1 medium green bell pepper (cored and diced)
- 3 tsp garlic (minced)
- 1 (6 oz) can tomato paste
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp paprika
- ¼ tsp cayenne pepper
- 1½ tsp Italian seasoning
- 3 cups cooked rice
Instructions
- Soak beans for a minimum of 1 hour. Then, rinse the beans thoroughly and add to a 6-quart slow cooker.
- Add sausage, chicken broth, onion, green pepper, garlic, tomato paste, chili powder, salt, black pepper, paprika, cayenne pepper, and Italian seasoning. Stir until well combined.
- Cover and cook on high for 6-8 hours.
- Serve over rice, and enjoy!
Notes
- It is crucial to ensure that your kidney beans are thoroughly cooked. Red kidney bean poisoning is a real phenomenon that can occur due to the consumption of undercooked beans. I highly recommend using the specified cooking times and Do Not Cook On Low.
- To achieve a thicker sauce, you can make a slurry by whisking 2 tablespoons of cornstarch with 2 tablespoons of water. Slowly add the slurry to the cooking red beans and rice, stirring continuously until you reach the desired thickness.
- For those who don't prefer spicy food, my suggestion is to opt for smoked sausage instead of andouille sausage.
Nutrition
Calories: 313kcalCarbohydrates: 59gProtein: 17gFat: 2gSaturated Fat: 0.2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 5mgSodium: 1344mgPotassium: 1115mgFiber: 11gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 502IUVitamin C: 21mgCalcium: 85mgIron: 5mg
*Nutrition information is an estimate. It may vary based on ingredients, brands, and changes in cooking methods listed in the recipe. If you need exact ingredient numbers, I recommend calculating them with your preferred nutrition calculator.
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