Louisiana Red Beans and Rice

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This crockpot red beans and rice recipe is my take on a Louisiana classic, with no shortcuts. Put everything into the slow cooker in the morning and your meal will be ready in the late afternoon or evening, whenever you're ready!

Submitted by Melissa S
Updated on April 10, 2024
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Louisiana Red Beans and Rice garnished with green onions in a bowl
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Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
8 hrs 10 mins
Total Time:
8 hrs 30 mins
Servings:
8
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 8 servings

  • 1 pound andouille sausage, sliced into rounds

  • 1 large sweet onion, chopped

  • 1 medium green bell pepper, chopped

  • 1 medium jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped (Optional)

  • 8 cloves garlic, chopped

  • 1 pound dried red beans, soaked overnight

  • 1 ham hock

  • 10 cups water

  • 6 fresh basil leaves, chopped

  • 1 teaspoon Creole seasoning, or to taste

  • 1 teaspoon ground black pepper

  • 4 cups hot cooked rice

Directions

  1. Gather the ingredients.

    Louisiana Red Beans and Rice ingredients in glass bowls

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  2. Brown sausage in a large skillet over medium-high heat, 5 to 7 minutes. Use a slotted spoon to transfer sausage to a slow cooker, leaving drippings in the skillet.

    Sausage slices with a spoon in a pan

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  3. Add onion, bell pepper, jalapeño, and garlic to drippings in the skillet; cook and stir over medium heat until tender, about 5 minutes. Transfer to the slow cooker.

    Onion, bell pepper, jalapeño, and garlic in a pan with a wooden spoon

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  4. Add soaked beans and ham hock to the slow cooker, then pour in water. Add basil, Creole seasoning, and pepper. Cover and cook on Low until beans are tender, about 8 hours.

    Louisiana Red Beans with meat, vegetables and seasoning in a slow cooker

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  5. If the bean mixture is too watery, remove the lid, increase the heat to High, and cook until beans are creamy. Serve with cooked rice.

    Louisiana Red Beans in a slow cooker with meats and vegetables and a spoon

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

556 Calories
22g Fat
62g Carbs
27g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Calories 556
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 22g 29%
Saturated Fat 8g 38%
Cholesterol 50mg 17%
Sodium 615mg 27%
Total Carbohydrate 62g 22%
Dietary Fiber 15g 54%
Total Sugars 3g
Protein 27g 54%
Vitamin C 18mg 20%
Calcium 120mg 9%
Iron 7mg 36%
Potassium 1079mg 23%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.