Slow Cooker Red Beans
You'll love the rich flavors of slow cooker red beans and rice. Warm, comforting, and full of Cajun flavors.
Ingredients
- 1 pound dried red beans
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil, divided
- 1 pound andouille sausage, sliced 1/4-inch thick
- 1 cup chopped onion
- ½ cup chopped green bell pepper
- ½ cup chopped celery
- 2 tsp minced garlic
- 1 large bay leaf
- 1 tbsp Creole or Cajun seasoning blend
- 3 cups low sodium or unsalted chicken broth
- 3 cups water
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- Hot cooked rice for serving
Recommended Equipment
Instructions
- Rinse the beans and pick them over, discarding any damaged beans or small pebbles. Transfer the beans to a 5- to 7-quart slow cooker.1 pound dried red beans
- Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the sliced sausage and brown, stirring frequently. Transfer to the slow cooker.1 tbsp vegetable oil | 1 pound andouille sausage, sliced 1/4-inch thick
- Add another 1 tablespoon of oil to the skillet and add the onions, bell peppers, and celery. Cook for 3 to 4 minutes, until the onion is translucent. Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute longer. Transfer the vegetables to the slow cooker.1 tbsp vegetable oil | 1 cup chopped onion | 1/2 cup chopped green bell pepper | 1/2 cup chopped celery | 2 tsp minced garlic
- Add the bay leaf, Cajun seasoning, chicken broth, and water to the bean mixture and stir to combine.1 large bay leaf | 1 tbsp Creole or Cajun seasoning blend | 3 cups low sodium or unsalted chicken broth | 3 cups water
- Cover the slow cooker and cook on high for 5 to 6 hours, or until the beans are tender enough to mash easily.
- Remove the lid and mash some of the beans. You can use an immersion blender. This will thicken the cooking liquid. Taste and adjust the seasonings with salt and freshly ground black pepper as needed.Salt and freshly ground black pepper
- Cover the slow cooker and cook for 30 minutes to 1 hour longer.
- Serve the beans with rice, and add cornbread on the side if you like.Hot cooked rice for serving
I have found pebbles in my dried beans, so it's worth a minute or two to sort through them.
Bean timing can vary. Older dried beans may take longer to become tender, so check for doneness before mashing and add more time if needed.
Nutrition
Calories: 435kcalCarbohydrates: 41gProtein: 26gFat: 19gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 51mgSodium: 608mgPotassium: 1124mgFiber: 9gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 89IUVitamin C: 12mgCalcium: 67mgIron: 5mg
Disclaimer:
Our nutritional information is based on a third-party application that analyzes the ingredients list to determine the values. The information is meant to be helpful, but should be considered an estimate. Values may differ depending on measurements, brands, serving variations, and database availability.
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