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Authentic Louisiana Red Beans and Rice (Easy Slow Cooker Method)

A close-up serving of amazing red beans and rice topped with sliced smoked sausage and green onions.
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Make this hearty, soul-warming Louisiana Red Beans and Rice in your slow cooker for deep, authentic Cajun flavor with minimal effort. This is a classic Southern comfort food dinner.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound dried red kidney beans, rinsed and picked over
  • 1 pound smoked Andouille sausage, sliced into half-inch pieces
  • 1 large yellow onion, chopped
  • 1 green bell pepper, chopped
  • 2 celery stalks, chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 6 cups chicken broth or water
  • 1 tablespoon Creole seasoning (use more for extra spice)
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1 teaspoon salt (adjust to taste)
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • Cooked white rice, for serving
  • Chopped green onions, for garnish

Instructions

  1. Place the rinsed red beans, sliced Andouille sausage, onion, bell pepper, and celery into your slow cooker.
  2. Add the minced garlic, chicken broth, Creole seasoning, thyme, basil, and bay leaf to the slow cooker.
  3. Stir all ingredients together until they are well combined.
  4. Cover the slow cooker and cook on low for 6 to 8 hours, or on high for 3 to 4 hours.
  5. About 30 minutes before serving, remove the bay leaf. Taste the beans and add salt and pepper as needed. If the mixture is too thin, mash about 1 cup of the beans against the side of the pot to thicken the liquid.
  6. Serve the flavorful red beans and rice hot over mounds of fluffy white rice. Garnish generously with chopped green onions.

Notes

  • For an even richer, smoky flavor, you can brown the Andouille sausage in a skillet before adding it to the slow cooker.
  • If you prefer a spicier dish, add 1/4 teaspoon of cayenne pepper along with the other seasonings.
  • This recipe makes excellent leftovers and freezes well for future hearty weeknight meals.
  • You can find more inspiration like this on our Pinterest account.

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