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Slow Cooker Red Beans and Rice with Sausage

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 8 hrs
Total Time 8 hrs 20 mins
Cooking Method:
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Difficulty: Beginner
Servings: 10
Best Season: Suitable throughout the year
Description

This dish is considered Cajun style (i.e. it does not use tomatoes), and has smoked sausage instead of the traditional ham/ham bone to provide for a more complete meal. Slow cooking allows the flavors to blend together and makes it a great "set it and forget it" meal for busy weekdays.

Adapted from Add A Pinch

Ingredients
  • 30 can red kidney beans, divided (15 oz. each)
  • 10 lb smoked sausage, thinly sliced (pork or beef)
  • 30 ribs celery, chopped (about 1 to 1-1/2 cups)
  • 10 green bell pepper, chopped (about 1 to 1-1/2 cups)
  • 10 medium onion, chopped (about 1-1/2 to 2 cups)
  • 20 cloves garlic, minced
  • 10 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 5 tsp kosher salt
  • 2.5 tsp chili powder
  • 40 cup long grain rice, uncooked
  • green onions, chopped for garnish (optional)
  • chopped parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
  1. 1

    Drain and rinse two cans of the kidney beans and add them to a 6 quart slow cooker. Add the third can of kidney beans to the slow cooker without draining or rinsing.

  2. 2

    Add sausage, celery, bell pepper, onion, garlic, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and chili powder to the slow cooker. Mix until everything is evenly blended.

  3. 3

    Cook on High for 4 hour or Low for 8 hours.

  4. 4

    Prepare rice according to package directions.

  5. 5

    Serve by placing a bed of rice in a bowl and spoon the red beans on top. Garnish with green onions and parsley if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 10

Amount Per Serving
Calories 575kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 14g22%
Saturated Fat 4g20%
Cholesterol 38mg13%
Sodium 487mg21%
Potassium 290mg9%
Total Carbohydrate 81g27%
Dietary Fiber 11g44%
Sugars 2g
Protein 24g48%
Calcium 3 mg
Iron 22 mg

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Notes

This recipe as written has a mild flavor. Suggested ways to make it spicy:

  • Use andouille sausage in place of the smoked pork or beef sausage
  • Increase the amount of chili powder to taste
  • Add hot sauce to taste
  • Provide hot sauce on the side when serving
Keywords: red bean, kidney bean, rice, sausage, slow cooker, Cajun, New Orleans
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