Crock Pot Red Beans and Rice
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
6 hrs
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Total Time
6 hrs 15 mins
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Servings
8 servings
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Calories
435 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Crock Pot Red Beans and Rice
Description
The recipe begins by placing chopped green bell pepper, onion, celery, minced garlic, rinsed red beans, Cajun seasoning, and a ham bone or ham hock into a crock pot with chicken broth. This base slowly cooks on high for 6-8 hours until the beans are tender and flavors meld. In the final 30 minutes, sliced andouille sausage and liquid smoke are stirred in to impart additional smoky richness and texture.
Once cooked, the ham bone is removed and beans can be partially mashed to thicken the stew if desired. The dish is traditionally served over cooked white rice, absorbing the savory juices and balancing the earthy, smoky flavors. This slow-cooked approach allows the beans to develop depth and a soft yet hearty texture.
If preparation time is limited, vegetables and garlic can be chopped in advance. Nutritional values depend on ingredient choices. This dish offers a filling, flavorful meal ideal for slow cooker convenience.
Ingredients
- 1 ham bone or ham hock
- 1 green bell pepper chopped
- 1 yellow onion chopped, or white onion, medium
- 4 celery chopped, stalks
- 3 garlic minced, cloves
- 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
- 1 pound red bean rinsed and picked over, dried, small
- 6 cups chicken broth
- 14 ounces andouille sausage sliced, or smoked kielbasa
- 1 tablespoon liquid smoke
Instructions
- Place ingredients except sausage and liquid smoke into a crock pot.
- Cook on high for 6-8 hours, or until beans are tender.
- In the last 30 minutes, stir in sausage and liquid smoke.
- Remove the ham bone or ham hocks.
- If you want a thicker sauce, smash some of the beans, and stir back into the sauce.
- Serve over cooked white rice.
Notes
- For quicker prep, chop vegetables and mince garlic the night before cooking.
- Remove ham bone before serving to avoid serving unwanted bone pieces.
- Smashed beans can be stirred back in to thicken the sauce if preferred.
- Serve over freshly cooked white rice to complement the savory beans.
- Nutritional values vary; consider ingredient brands used.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 435 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving | |
| Calories | 435kcal | 22% |
| Carbohydrates | 38g | 13% |
| Protein | 28g | 56% |
| Fat | 18g | 28% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Cholesterol | 59mg | 20% |
| Sodium | 1209mg | 50% |
| Potassium | 1149mg | 24% |
| Fiber | 9g | 36% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 585IU | 12% |
| Vitamin C | 16.8mg | 19% |
| Calcium | 80mg | 8% |
| Iron | 5.3mg | 29% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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