Best 7 Slow Cooker Red Beans Sausage Recipes

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**Savory Southern Comfort: A Culinary Journey with Slow-Cooker Red Beans and Sausage**

Indulge in the heartwarming flavors of Louisiana with our collection of slow-cooker red beans and sausage recipes. These hearty and comforting dishes are a celebration of Southern cuisine, where traditional ingredients and slow-cooking methods come together to create a symphony of flavors. Whether you prefer a classic red beans and sausage or a more modern take with added spices and vegetables, we have a recipe that will tantalize your taste buds. From the smoky aroma of the sausage to the rich, creamy texture of the beans, these dishes are sure to warm your soul on a chilly day. So gather your ingredients, prepare your slow cooker, and embark on a culinary journey that will transport you to the heart of the Deep South.

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

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

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.

SLOW COOKER RED BEANS AND RICE



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Born and raised in Louisiana, this is a Monday staple. Red kidney beans slow cooked with smoked sausage served over rice with cornbread on the side. Yum!

Provided by DaleAnn82

Categories     Side Dish     Beans and Peas

Time 8h15m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 9

6 cups water
1 (16 ounce) package dry kidney beans
12 ounces smoked sausage, sliced
1 onion, chopped
1 green bell pepper, chopped
1 stalk celery, chopped, or to taste
2 cloves garlic, minced, or to taste
1 bay leaf
salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Combine water, kidney beans, sausage, onion, green bell pepper, celery, garlic, and bay leaf in the bowl of a slow cooker and stir to combine. Set slow cooker to Low and cook for at least 8 hours. Remove bay leaf and discard. Season with salt and ground black pepper to taste.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 370.6 calories, Carbohydrate 39 g, Cholesterol 28.9 mg, Fat 14.2 g, Fiber 9.3 g, Protein 22.6 g, SaturatedFat 4.9 g, Sodium 675.6 mg, Sugar 3.7 g

SLOW COOKER RED BEANS AND RICE



Slow Cooker Red Beans and Rice image

Provided by Valerie Bertinelli

Categories     side-dish

Time 8h20m

Yield 8 to 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 pound dried red beans
1/2 pound andouille sausage, chopped
3 ribs celery, chopped
1 smoked ham shank
1 medium onion, chopped
1 large green bell pepper, chopped
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon cayenne
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon brown sugar
Kosher salt
4 cups chicken stock
8 cups cooked long-grain white rice, for serving
4 scallions, chopped

Steps:

  • In a slow cooker, combine the beans, andouille, celery, ham shank, onions, bell peppers, chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, cayenne, onion powder, paprika, brown sugar and 2 teaspoons salt. Add the chicken stock and 2 cups water and stir to mix.
  • Cook on the high setting until the beans are tender, 6 to 8 hours. Season with salt. Serve with rice, topped with scallions.

CROCK POT RED BEANS AND RICE WITH ANDOUILLE SAUSAGE



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Red beans and rice are slow cooked to perfection with diced andouille sausage and chopped vegetables. Serve red beans and rice with cornbread.

Provided by Diana Rattray

Categories     Entree     Dinner

Time 8h20m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 pound dried small red beans (or kidney beans)
1 1/2 quarts water
3 ribs celery (diced or sliced, about 1 heaping cup)
1 large onion (chopped)
2 cloves garlic (minced)
2 bay leaves
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (or more, to taste)
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 pound spicy andouille sausage (diced)
1/2 cup green bell pepper (diced)
2 to 3 teaspoons Kosher salt (or more, to taste)
2 cups long-grain rice
Serving suggestion: freshly baked cornbread

Steps:

  • Gather the ingredients.
  • Put the dried beans in a bowl of cold water and swish them around to rinse. Discard floating beans.
  • Drain the beans in a colander and pick them over, looking for any small stones or malformed beans.
  • Put the beans in the crockery insert of a slow cooker .
  • Add 1 1/2 quarts of water to the beans along with the celery, onion, ​garlic, bay leaves, and crushed red pepper flakes.
  • Cover the slow cooker and cook the beans on low for about 6 to 7 hours, or until the beans are tender. Or cook them for about 3 1/2 to 5 hours on high.
  • Heat the vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the diced andouille sausage and cook, stirring, until the sausage is nicely browned.
  • Add the sausage and bell pepper to the beans. Taste and add 2 to 3 teaspoons of kosher salt, or to taste.
  • Cover and continue cooking on low for about 1 hour longer.
  • Meanwhile, cook the rice in a rice cooker or on the stovetop following package directions.
  • Mound the rice on a plate or in a bowl, ladle the beans over the rice, and serve with freshly baked bread or cornbread if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 327 kcal, Carbohydrate 28 g, Cholesterol 35 mg, Fiber 4 g, Protein 13 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, Sodium 962 mg, Sugar 2 g, Fat 18 g, ServingSize 6 to 8 servings, UnsaturatedFat 0 g

AUTHENTIC, NO SHORTCUTS, LOUISIANA RED BEANS AND RICE



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This is my take on a Louisiana classic. No shortcuts! Put everything into the slow cooker in the morning and you will have your meal ready in the late afternoon or evening, whenever you are ready. This recipe will feed a lot of people.

Provided by Melissa S.

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Rice     Beans and Rice Recipes

Time 8h20m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 pound dried red beans, soaked overnight
10 cups water
1 pound andouille sausage, sliced into rounds
1 large sweet onion, chopped
1 green bell pepper, chopped
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped
8 cloves garlic, chopped
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 teaspoon Creole seasoning, or to taste
6 fresh basil leaves, chopped
1 ham hock
4 cups cooked rice

Steps:

  • Place the beans and water into a slow cooker. Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Brown the sausage in the skillet; remove from the skillet with a slotted spoon and transfer to the slow cooker. Reserve drippings. Add onion, green pepper, jalapeno pepper and garlic to the drippings; cook and stir until tender, about 5 minutes. Transfer everything from the skillet to the slow cooker.
  • Season the mixture with pepper and Creole seasoning. Add the fresh basil leaves and ham hock. Cover and cook on low for about 8 hours, or until beans are tender. If the bean mixture seems too watery, take the lid off the slow cooker and set heat to High to cook until they reach a creamy texture.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 556.1 calories, Carbohydrate 61.5 g, Cholesterol 49.9 mg, Fat 22.3 g, Fiber 15.2 g, Protein 27.2 g, SaturatedFat 7.5 g, Sodium 615.1 mg, Sugar 2.5 g

SMOKED SAUSAGE AND RED BEANS



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Good ole red beans and rice with lots of smoked sausage. I put lots of garlic in it which makes it tasty. I take it to my bingo crowd and they love it! Normally I don't measure, so I decided to write it down while I was making it. This is medium on the heat but make it hot as you like!

Provided by Syndi Davis

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Rice     Beans and Rice Recipes

Time 4h30m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 pounds smoked sausage, cut into bite-sized pieces
8 (15 ounce) cans dark red kidney beans, drained and rinsed
1 large onion, chopped
6 tablespoons minced garlic
2 cups uncooked white rice
4 cups water
2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
4 dashes hot pepper sauce, or to taste
1 teaspoon salt, or to taste
1 bay leaf

Steps:

  • In a 6 quart or larger slow cooker, combine the smoked sausage, kidney beans, onion, garlic, rice and water. Season with Cajun seasoning, hot pepper sauce, salt and bay leaf. Cover and set on High. Once it gets heated through, stir to distribute everything evenly. Cover and cook on Low for 6 hours or on High for 4 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 805.5 calories, Carbohydrate 73.3 g, Cholesterol 77.2 mg, Fat 37.4 g, Fiber 18.1 g, Protein 43 g, SaturatedFat 12.9 g, Sodium 2750.3 mg, Sugar 3 g

CAJUN RED BEANS WITH ANDOUILLE SAUSAGE (CROCK POT)



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From Sandra Lee Semi-Homemade Slow Cooker Recipes 2. I got this great cookbook from breezermom, my partner for Feb '09 Cookbook swap!

Provided by NELady

Categories     Pork

Time 3h8m

Yield 6 , 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 (13 ounce) package cajun style andouille sausages, diced
2 (15 ounce) cans kidney beans, drained
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes (with onions and green peppers)
1/2 cup chopped green pepper
3/4 cup converted rice
2 cups vegetable stock
1 tablespoon cajun seasoning
salt and pepper

Steps:

  • In a 4-quart slow cooaker, combine sausage, beans, tomatoes, and green peppers.
  • In a medium bowl, stir together rice, vegetable stock, and Cajun seasoning. Pour into slow cooker and stir thoroughly.
  • Cover and cook on HIGH setting for 3 to 4 hours. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Tips:

  • Use a variety of beans for a more complex flavor. Kidney beans, black beans, and pinto beans are all good choices.
  • Soak the beans overnight before cooking. This will help to reduce the cooking time and make the beans more digestible.
  • Use a slow cooker with a low setting for best results. This will allow the beans to cook slowly and evenly.
  • Add smoked sausage or ham hocks to the pot for a smoky flavor.
  • Season the beans with your favorite spices. Chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, and onion powder are all good choices.
  • Serve the beans with a side of rice or cornbread.

Conclusion:

Slow cooker red beans and sausage is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a busy weeknight meal. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can have a hearty and flavorful meal that the whole family will love. So next time you're looking for a simple and satisfying meal, give this slow cooker red beans and sausage recipe a try.

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