Best 6 Crock Pot Black Beans And Sausage Recipes

**Savor the Enticing Flavors of Slow-Cooked Black Beans and Sausage: A Culinary Symphony in Your Crock-Pot**

Embark on a culinary journey with our delectable Slow-Cooker Black Beans and Sausage, a tantalizing dish that harmonizes bold flavors with tender textures. This hearty and satisfying meal showcases the perfect marriage of succulent sausage, tender black beans, and a symphony of zesty seasonings. With minimal effort and the magic of your trusty crock-pot, you can conjure up a feast that will delight your taste buds and comfort your soul.

Dive into a flavor sensation as the succulent sausage releases its savory juices, infusing the black beans with a smoky, meaty essence. The slow-cooking process allows the beans to absorb the rich flavors, resulting in a tender and flavorful delight. With each bite, experience the perfect balance of spices that awaken your senses, transforming this humble dish into an extraordinary culinary experience.

Our article presents three enticing variations of this classic recipe, catering to diverse palates and preferences. The Traditional Black Beans and Sausage recipe embodies the classic flavors of this beloved dish, featuring a blend of hearty spices that create a comforting and nostalgic taste. For those seeking a spicy kick, the Kicked-Up Black Beans and Sausage recipe delivers a fiery twist with the addition of jalapeños and cayenne pepper, igniting your taste buds with a thrilling heat.

For those with a penchant for smoky flavors, the Smoky Chipotle Black Beans and Sausage recipe tantalizes with the rich and robust taste of chipotle peppers. This variation adds an extra layer of depth and complexity to the dish, creating a smoky and slightly sweet symphony of flavors that will leave you craving more.

Whether you prefer the classic, spicy, or smoky variations, our Slow-Cooker Black Beans and Sausage recipes offer a culinary adventure that will satisfy your cravings and warm your heart. So gather your ingredients, prepare your crock-pot, and let the magic of slow cooking work its wonders, transforming simple ingredients into a culinary masterpiece.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

CREOLE BLACK BEANS 'N' SAUSAGE

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Cheryl Landers can easily add a Louisiana entree to her LaTour, Missouri table any day of the week. "I brown the meat, cut up veggies and measure spices the night before, and then assemble and start it cooking the next morning," she pens. "When I get home, I make the rice...and dinner is served!"

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 6h25m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

2 pounds smoked sausage, cut into 1-inch slices
3 cans (15 ounces each) black beans, rinsed and drained
1-1/2 cups chopped onion
1-1/2 cups chopped celery
1-1/2 cups chopped green pepper
1 cup water
1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce
4 garlic cloves, minced
2 teaspoons dried thyme
1 teaspoon chicken bouillon granules
1 teaspoon white pepper
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
2 bay leaves
Hot cooked rice

Steps:

In a large skillet, brown sausage over medium heat; drain. Transfer to a 5-qt. slow cooker. Stir in remaining ingredients except rice. Cook, covered, on low until vegetables are tender, 6-8 hours. Discard bay leaves. Serve with rice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 410 calories, Fat 25g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 61mg cholesterol, Sodium 1472mg sodium, Carbohydrate 26g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 7g fiber), Protein 20g protein.

SLOW COOKER RED BEANS & SAUSAGE

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Being from Louisiana, my go-to comfort food is red beans and rice. The Crock-Pot makes it so easy and the recipe reminds me of Sunday family dinners going back generations. Serve it as a slow-cooker side dish or make it a meal with hot buttered corn bread. -Lisa Bowie, Las Vegas, Nevada

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 8h30m

Yield 8 servings (2-3/4 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

1 pound dried red beans
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 pound fully cooked andouille sausage links, cut into 1/4-inch slices
1 large onion, chopped
1 medium green pepper, chopped
2 celery ribs, finely chopped
3 teaspoons garlic powder
3 teaspoons Creole seasoning
2 teaspoons smoked paprika
2 teaspoons dried thyme
1-1/2 teaspoons pepper
6 cups chicken broth
Hot cooked rice

Steps:

Rinse and sort beans; soak according to package directions., In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Brown sausage. Remove with a slotted spoon. Add onion, green pepper and celery to skillet; cook and stir 5-6 minutes or until crisp-tender., In a 5- or 6-qt. slow cooker, combine beans, sausage, vegetables and seasonings. Stir in broth. Cook, covered, on low 8-10 hours or until beans are tender., Remove 2 cups of the bean mixture to a bowl. Mash gently with a potato masher. Return to slow cooker; heat through. Serve with rice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 283 calories, Fat 14g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 77mg cholesterol, Sodium 1534mg sodium, Carbohydrate 43g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 27g fiber), Protein 25g protein.

CROCK POT BLACK BEANS AND SAUSAGE

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I'm using this for Sunday meals - Great way to go through beans, and sausage is an inexpensive meat. I can put everything in, and return after Church and laundry, and find wonderful meal waiting.

Provided by Tessa Morales

Categories Pork

Time 6h20m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

Ingredients

1 1/4 cups dried black beans, soaked overnight
1 tablespoon sunflower oil
1 large red onion, peeled and chopped
2 -4 garlic cloves, peeled and minced
2 celery ribs, trimmed and chopped
1 teaspoon minced dried chili
1 teaspoon ground cumin or 1 teaspoon dried mustard
1 yellow bell peppers or 1 red pepper, seeded and chopped
8 spicy pork sausage links or 8 beef sausages
14 1/2 ounces chopped tomatoes
1 tablespoon maple syrup
1 1/4 cups beef broth or 1 1/4 cups chicken broth
2 fresh bay leaves
salt & freshly ground black pepper
1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme

Steps:

Soak the black beans overnight in a generous amount of water.
Preheat the crock pot on high while prepping.
Drain beans, rinse, and place in a large pan, cover with cold water, and bring to a boil, boil for 10 minutes, then drain and put them in crock pot.
Heat oil in a large skillet and saute the onion, garlic, celery with the chiles, cumin, and mustard powder for 3 minutes Add the bell pepper, stir, and put contents of skillet in the crock pot. Stir.
Add sausages to skillet, and cook until browned, (but don't overcook) then empty into crock pot.
Blend tomatoes, maple syrup, and broth. Cover and cook on high for 6 to 8 hours.
Season with salt and pepper, to taste, garnish with the chopped thyme.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 472.7, Fat 19.8, SaturatedFat 5.7, Cholesterol 40.5, Sodium 563.2, Carbohydrate 52, Fiber 12, Sugar 9.8, Protein 24

SLOW-COOKER BLACK BEANS AND RICE

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Traditional black beans and rice is made slow cooker easy without sacrificing the spices and seasoning this dish is famous for.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories Entree

Time 6h20m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

1 lb dried black beans (2 cups), sorted, rinsed
1 large onion, chopped (1 cup)
1 large bell pepper, chopped (1 1/2 cups)
5 cloves garlic, finely chopped
2 dried bay leaves
1 can (14.5 oz) Muir Glen™ organic diced tomatoes, undrained
5 cups water
2 tablespoons olive or vegetable oil
4 teaspoons ground cumin
2 teaspoons finely chopped jalapeño chilies
1 teaspoon salt
3 cups hot cooked rice

Steps:

In 3 1/2- to 6-quart slow cooker, mix all ingredients except rice.
Cover; cook on High heat setting 6 to 8 hours.
Remove bay leaves. Serve beans over rice. Note: This recipe was tested in slow cookers with heating elements in the side and bottom of the cooker, not in cookers that stand only on a heated base. For slow cookers with just a heated base, follow the manufacturer's directions for layering ingredients and choosing a temperature.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 385, Carbohydrate 77 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fiber 14 g, Protein 19 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 500 mg

CROCK-POT BEANS & SAUSAGE

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Southern comfort food at its finest. Let this cook in the crockpot all day and serve up with some cornbread. This recipe can be cooked on the stovetop and the liquid can be cut back to make it thicker and less soupy. I dreamed this up one cool day when I was hankering for some good beans and sausage.

Provided by T-Logan

Categories One Dish Meal

Time 8h10m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

1/2 small onion, chopped
2 lbs smoked sausage, beef (or turkey, pork, etc)
2 (15 ounce) cans pinto beans
1 (15 ounce) can great northern beans
8 ounces vegetable broth
2 teaspoons garlic powder
1 teaspoon liquid smoke
1 teaspoon louisiana hot sauce (or tobasco)
pepper

Steps:

Place all in crockpot and mix to combine.
Cook on low 8 hours or on high 4-5 hours, till hot and flavors meld.
Serve with corn bread and hot sauce.
Note: Beans are added without draining. Omit broth or some of the liquid from beans to make thicker and less soup-like.

SLOW-COOKER BARBECUED BEANS AND POLISH SAUSAGE

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Just 10 minutes of prep, and you can walk in the door to a delicious and homey meal.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories Entree

Time 5h10m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

2 cans (15.5 oz each) great northern beans, drained, rinsed
2 cans (15 oz each) Progresso™ black beans, drained, rinsed
1 large onion, chopped (1 cup)
1 cup barbecue sauce
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
1 tablespoon ground mustard
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
2 teaspoons chili powder
1 ring (1 to 1 1/4 lb) fully cooked smoked Polish sausage

Steps:

Spray 3- to 4-quart slow cooker with cooking spray. Mix all ingredients except sausage in cooker. Place sausage ring on bean mixture.
Cover; cook on Low heat setting 5 to 6 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 700, Carbohydrate 93 g, Cholesterol 45 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 17 g, Protein 32 g, SaturatedFat 8 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 1170 mg, Sugar 27 g, TransFat 1/2 g

Tips:

For a smokier flavor, use smoked sausage instead of regular sausage.
Add a tablespoon of chili powder or cumin for a spicy kick.
If you like your beans a little sweeter, add a tablespoon of brown sugar or maple syrup.
For a thicker sauce, add a cornstarch slurry made with 1 tablespoon of cornstarch and 1 tablespoon of water. Stir it into the beans and cook until the sauce has thickened.
Serve the black beans and sausage over rice, mashed potatoes, or cornbread.

Conclusion:

This crock pot black beans and sausage recipe is an easy and delicious way to enjoy a hearty and flavorful meal. With just a few simple ingredients, you can have a tasty dish that is perfect for a weeknight dinner or a casual gathering. The best part is that you can let your crock pot do all the work, so you can relax and enjoy your time with family and friends.