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I'm always looking for easy slow cooker meals that my family likes, and this Slow Cooker Red Beans & Rice with Sausage recipe definitely fits the bill! This is a very filling dinner that's especially great for larger families or for those who enjoy leftovers (like us!). You literally just put everything in the slow cooker and start it (no pre-cooking necessary). It doesn't get much easier than that! This Instant Pot Brown Rice is another time-saving recipe.
My husband's family is from New Orleans, and we missed getting to go visit for Mardi Gras this year. But at least we can enjoy the flavors of the Big Easy at home with this new easy recipe. Enjoy!
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Slow Cooker Red Beans & Rice (with sausage)
Ingredients
- 1 pound dried red kidney beans (rinsed)
- 1 pound andouille sausage ((raw), cut into 1" to 1 ½" pieces)
- 1 yellow onion (diced)
- 1 green bell pepper (seeded, cored and diced)
- 3 stalks celery (trimmed and diced)
- 2 teaspoons salt
- ½ teaspoon red (cayenne) pepper
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 4 bay leaves
- ¼ teaspoon dried thyme
- 3 cups water
- 3 cups chicken broth
For Serving
- brown rice
- fresh chives or green onions (for garnish (optional))
Instructions
- Combine all ingredients into the slow cooker and cook on high until the beans are tender, 7 to 8 hours. Serve over brown rice and garnish with chives or green onions (if desired).
Camisha says
Can I cook this in crockpot?
100 Days Admin says
Hi, yes, the crock pot is the same as a slow cooker. - Nicole
Sarah Baumeister says
I make something similar in the instant pot, time to adapt it to the slow cooker! Thank you for the inspiration as always.
Courtney Dodrill says
Just curious, would black beans work? Don’t have red beans at the moment and was going to give it a try today!
100 Days Admin says
Hi Courtney, yes it can work with black beans, too. - Nicole
Amanda Sibley says
I can't seem to find andouille sausage in my small town. Is there something you would recommend as a replacement?
100 Days Admin says
You might want to look for another flavorful sausage, possibly Chorizo might work. - Nicole
Kristin says
I make a similar Cajun Rice Skillet recipe, that I add pre-cooked red beans too. Tip: since my kids can't tolerate extreme spice, I substitute polish sausage for the andoullie and put the jar of cayanne on the table for my husband and I.
100 Days Admin says
Great tip! - Nicole
Jill says
Do you soak the beans beforehand?
Kristin says
Actually I precook batches of beans and bag and freeze them in can sized amounts. Then I defrost and add them in at the end to heat through as one would canned beans.
Mary Kelley says
Wonderful Recipe!! one of our favorites! Thank you Lisa!
100 Days Admin says
So glad you enjoy it. - Nicole
Laura says
Would this be just as good without sausage as a vegetarian dish? Any modifications? Thanks!
100 Days Admin says
Hi Laura, yes, it'll be just as good. We actually have a stove top beans and rice recipe, too: https://www.100daysofrealfood.com/recipe-red-beans-and-rice/ - Nicole