Simple Way to Crock Pot Red Beans And Rice

Authentic Louisiana Red Beans And Rice

Beans, ham hock, black pepper, chicken stock powder, chopped garlic, garlic salt, bay leaves, and optional chipotle powder cover rice with a generous amount of red beans.

Recipe Summary Authentic Louisiana Red Beans And Rice

Authentic Cajun flavor! I grew up in Louisiana and love red beans and rice; these are just like I remember. Serve with Tabasco sauce for a little kick. My family loved to splash a little cider vinegar in each bowl.

Ingredients | Crock Pot Red Beans And Rice

1 pound dry kidney beans

¼ cup olive oil

1 large onion, chopped

1 green bell pepper, chopped

2 tablespoons minced garlic

2 stalks celery, chopped

6 cups water

2 bay leaves

½ teaspoon cayenne pepper

1 teaspoon dried thyme

¼ teaspoon dried sage

1 tablespoon dried parsley

1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning

1 pound andouille sausage, sliced

4 cups water

2 cups long grain white rice

Directions

Rinse beans, and then soak in a large pot of water overnight.

In a skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Cook onion, bell pepper, garlic, and celery in olive oil for 3 to 4 minutes.

Rinse beans, and transfer to a large pot with 6 cups water. Stir cooked vegetables into beans. Season with bay leaves, cayenne pepper, thyme, sage, parsley, and Cajun seasoning. Bring to a boil, and then reduce heat to medium-low. Simmer for 2 1/2 hours.

Stir sausage into beans, and continue to simmer for 30 minutes.

Meanwhile, prepare the rice. In a saucepan, bring water and rice to a boil. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes. Serve beans over steamed white rice.

Info | Crock Pot Red Beans And Rice

prep: 25 mins cook: 3 hrs 5 mins additional: 8 hrs total: 11 hrs 30 mins Servings: 8 Yield: 8 servings

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