Crock Pot Red Beans & Rice
My family loves Crock Pot Red Beans & Rice.
When we lived in Oklahoma, there were several restaurants near us that served this dish, so I could easily stop in and pick some up for takeout.
Now that we’ve moved to New England, we haven’t found any place to purchase this close by.
So, after trial and error, I have found a recipe that I can make at home for them, and they ask for it often.
The best part, is that this Easy Red Beans & Rice Recipe can be made in the Crockpot!!!
Before you begin, be sure to gather all ingredients to make sure everything is handy.
DRIED RED BEANS:
I prefer to soak my dried beans overnight in a bowl of water, but you can also skip that step when preparing them in the slow cooker (NOT for stovetop). However, they still need to be rinsed. Place the beans in a bowl of cold water and swish them around to rinse. Any that float to the top of the water should be tossed.
Pour bowl of beans in cold water into a colander and search through double checking that there are no small stones or deformed beans. Then, pour into your crockpot.
CAJUN TRINITY:
I had a roommate from Louisiana in college, and she would always tell us that Cajuns call the mixture of Onions, Peppers, and Celery the “Cajun Trinity”. Dice the Cajun Trinity ingredients, then add to the beans in the crockpot.
ANDOUILLE SAUSAGE:
Use your preferred brand and flavor of Smoked Sausage or Kielbasa. Some prefer milder, others prefer hotter, or even a combination.
HOW TO STORE LEFTOVER RED BEANS AND RICE?
Cool quickly, and transfer to airtight containers.
If storing in ziploc bags, I HIGHLY recommend the Baggy Sandwich Racks Holder. It holds the bags open for you so you can easily pour in soups!
Red Beans and Rice should last for 2-3 days in the refrigerator when properly stored.
CAN I FREEZE LEFTOVER RED BEANS AND RICE?
Yes! Allow them to cool to room temperature, then pack into airtight freezer bags. CLEARLY date and label the outside of the bag, the beans should last for up to 4 months in the freezer.
HOW TO REHEAT RED BEANS AND RICE:
Stovetop: Reheat in a saucepan, adding a small amount of water, stirring frequently on medium low until desired temperature is reached.
Microwave: Place in a microwave safe container and reheat for 1-2 minutes or until desired temperature is reached.
Red Beans & Rice
Ingredients
- 1 pound dried red beans
- 3 cups water
- 4 cups of Chicken stock
- 2 green bell pepper chopped
- 1 medium onion chopped Yellow or Red
- 3 celery stalks chopped
- 1 pound andouille sausage Smoked sausage sliced to 1/4 inch thick
- 3 garlic cloves chopped or 2 Tablespoons of minced garlic from a jar
- 1 tablespoon Creole seasoning
- 3 bay leaves
- 1 teaspoon of Chili Powder
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 2 teaspoons hot sauce
- 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 4 cups cooked rice
Instructions
Nutrition Information:
Yield:
8Serving Size:
1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 443Total Fat: 21gSaturated Fat: 7gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 11gCholesterol: 43mgSodium: 1706mgCarbohydrates: 45gFiber: 5gSugar: 5gProtein: 19g
People occasionally email me asking what tools I use in my personal kitchen.
My “Main” Crock Pot is this 6 Quart Crock Pot, and my smaller Crock Pot is this 3 Quart Crock Pot.
My FAVORITE feature is the removable Stoneware that is dishwasher safe for easy clean up!
If your model doesn’t have the removable stoneware, you can easily use Slow Cooker Liners, to make clean up easier.
For chopping vegetables, I use Dishwasher Safe Cutting Boards, and I use a good Chef’s Knife to chop with.
These are a few items I find helpful in my own kitchen when preparing this Crock Pot Red Beans & Rice Recipe:
Crock-Pot Cook & Carry 6-Quart Oval Portable Manual Slow Cooker | Stainless Steel (SCCPVL600S)
Reynolds Kitchens Premium Slow Cooker Liners – 13 x 21Gorilla Grip Original Reversible Cutting Board (3-Piece) BPA Free, Dishwasher Safe, Juice Grooves, Larger Thicker Boards, Easy Grip Handle, Non Porous, Extra Large, Kitchen (Set of Three: Black)Victorinox Fibrox Pro Chef’s Knife, 8-Inch Chef’s FFPTony Chachere’s Original Creole Seasoning, 8 Ounce ShakersKevin Belton’s New Orleans KitchenThe Easy Heart Healthy Cookbook for Slow Cookers: 130 Prep-and-Go Low-Sodium RecipesReal Cajun: Rustic Home Cooking from Donald Link’s Louisiana
Kaycee says
This looks great! We love red beans and rice but typically only have them when we go down to Louisiana, which is twice a year but still not enough!
Kathleen says
Not sure it its a typo or not, but 4 tablespoons of Tony’s is a lot, especially if your sausage is spicy too. I have made it twice now and the second time, I only added 1 tablespoon. I’m not a pansy when it comes to spice either!
Elizabeth Tarlow says
This looks so delicious…spicy, but good!! Thanks for sharing!
slehan says
A taste of New Orleans. Yum!
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marilynnawara says
My boys would love for me to make this. This would be a good fast meal for during the week — let it cook all day and then just make the rice when I get home.
marlene harris says
love beans and rice
gracefulcoffee says
My grandma would love this recipe! Thanks for sharing.
jalapenomamamn says
We all love rice and beans!
This is a must make soon.
Thanks for the recipe.
Barbara Montag
Kristen says
This looks like something my family would enjoy.
Vicki Wurgler says
I’ll have to try this recipe-my grandmother made Beans & Rice for us
Mary Gardner says
That sounds really good for these cold days we have coming up. Thanks for the recipe!
Charity Cram says
Great ingredient combination, beans, rice and sausage! Sounds delicious!
Kelly says
This looks so yummy. I love that it can be made in the crockpot making my life so much easier. I love beans and rice, so this would be a favorite I am sure. Thanks.
rsbrandt44 says
It’s the sausage that makes it work! (Here in Mobile, Alabama we like the Conecuh sausage!)
Cynthia R says
This looks and sounds good. I like smoked sausage, i make a smoked sausage stir fry with onions, peppers, zucchini and squash. We are doing low carb so we leave out rice and pasta in our meals.
Amber Ludwig says
One of my all time favs!! Such a hearty southern classic!!
Linda Manns Linneman says
I love red beans and rice but I have never made it. Thank you for sharing this recipe
Christie says
Wow this looks like a terrific dish for a cold winter night. I’m always hankering for some rice!
Crystal says
My brother lived in Louisiana for a decade and misses the pod and culture. I need to make this for him.
Stefany Thode (@ToBeThode) says
Yum! I love red beans and rice but have never made it. Thanks for the recipe.
Shannon Gurnee says
This sounds like a delicious recipe! I’ve never tried this sauce before.
Shell Things (@shellthings) says
I’m always looking for new crockpot recipes. I’ll have to give this one a shot!
traceyzimmer says
I have never made red beans and rice. I know what I’ll be trying out this weekend now!
sippycupmom says
YUM! It’s been so long since I’ve had this, I need to make it!
Marcie W. says
This recipe looks super delicious and I love all the added spices. You can never go wrong with hearty comfort food.
Debbie Denny says
Oh I love red beans and rice. Crockpot cooking is perfect for a wonderful meal. Looks delish,
Anjanette says
My tummy literally just growled… This recipes looks delicious.
Chasing Joy says
In Philly I’ve only seen red beans and rice at Popeyes.
Chasing Joy says
It’s funny how somemthing you are practically tripping over in one city is almost unheard off in another.
Toni | BoulderLocavore says
I love red beans and rice! I don’t think I’ve ever made it from scratch! Thank you.
Diana Elizabeth says
I love rice – the red beans sound delicious I’m not familiar with them. You moved to New England?! So awesome! I just visited Boston and fell in love.
Liz Mays says
Now this sounds like an awesome dinner for us. The guys would definitely like theirs extra spicy!
Pam says
I really like red beans and rice! I have never made it in a crockpot before though!
Stacie @ Divine Lifestyle says
Sounds like a winner to me. We eat red beans and rice all the time. It’s a great meal, and it really fills us up.
Betsy says
Red beans and rice are a “go-to” meal in our household, especially during the colder months. It’s on our meal planner to eat this week!
Robin (Masshole Mommy) says
That sounds like a fantastic meal! I have never had anything like this before.
Shannon says
This sounds delicious and thank you for sharing your recipe with us.