Red Beans and Rice Recipe | Crockpot Recipes

Ingredients

• 1 lb dry red kidney beans (soaked overnight and drained)
• 12 oz andouille sausage (divided: one link sliced into rounds, the other quartered)
• 1 onion (chopped)
• 3 stalks celery (chopped)
• 1 green bell pepper (chopped)
• 3 cloves garlic (minced)
• 4 cup chicken broth (low sodium preferred)
• 2 cup water
• 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce (referred to as 'W sauce')
• 1 tsp chili powder
• salt (to taste)
• 3 cup long grain white rice (cooked, for serving)

Steps

1. 1

   Prepare the red kidney beans by soaking them in water overnight. Drain and rinse before using. If you forgot to soak overnight, use a quick-soak method by boiling the beans for 5 minutes and letting them sit for 1 hour.

2. 2

   Chop the onion, celery, and green bell pepper (the 'holy trinity'). Mince the garlic cloves.

3. 3

   Prepare the andouille sausage by slicing one link into rounds and cutting the second link into quarters for varied texture.

4. 4

   Add the soaked and drained beans, chopped vegetables, minced garlic, and sliced sausage into the crockpot.

5. 5

   Pour in 4 cups of chicken broth and 2 cups of water to the crockpot. This provides the 6 cups of total liquid needed for the beans to cook properly.

6. 6

   Add the Worcestershire sauce, chili powder, and salt to the mixture.

7. 7

   Stir all ingredients thoroughly to ensure the seasonings and liquids are well distributed.

8. 8

   Cover the crockpot with its lid. Set the temperature to High and cook for 6 hours.

9. 9

   Once the beans are tender and the liquid has thickened into a flavorful gravy, serve the red beans over a bed of fluffy cooked long grain white rice.

Notes

For extra smoky flavor, you can substitute or add a smoked turkey leg or a ham hock to the crockpot. The author recommends a specific blend of 4 cups broth and 2 cups water, but you can use 6 cups of all broth if preferred. Ensure beans are fully submerged in liquid before starting.

Nutrition per serving

• main
• slow-cooked
• crockpot
• Southern
• Cajun
• comfort food
• dairy-free