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This old-fashioned Louisiana red beans and rice recipe is made in the slow cooker with smoked sausage and pantry staples. Easy, comforting, and freezer-friendly.
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Old-Fashioned Slow Cooker Louisiana Red Beans and Rice

This old-fashioned Louisiana red beans and rice recipe is made in the slow cooker with smoked sausage and pantry staples. Easy, comforting, and freezer-friendly.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time8 hours
Total Time8 hours 10 minutes
Course: Entree, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: crockpot red beans and rice, louisiana red beans and rice, new orleans red beans and rice, old fashioned red beans and rice, slow cooker red beans and rice, southern comfort food recipes
Servings: 12 servings
Calories: 647kcal
Author: Barbara

Ingredients

  • 64 ounces kidney beans, rinsed and drained canned
  • 14.5 ounces diced tomatoes, undrained 14½ ounces can
  • 14 ounces smoked turkey sausage, sliced 1 package
  • 3 celery ribs chopped
  • 1 large onion chopped
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1 medium green pepper chopped
  • 1 small sweet red pepper chopped
  • 6 garlic cloves minced
  • 1 bay leaf
  • ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes optional
  • 6 cups Hot cooked rice for serving

Instructions

  • In a 4– or 5-quart slow cooker, combine all ingredients except rice.
    This old-fashioned Louisiana red beans and rice recipe is made in the slow cooker with smoked sausage and pantry staples. Easy, comforting, and freezer-friendly.
  • Cover and cook on LOW for 8–10 hours, or until vegetables are tender and flavors are well blended.
    This old-fashioned Louisiana red beans and rice recipe is made in the slow cooker with smoked sausage and pantry staples. Easy, comforting, and freezer-friendly.
  • Stir before serving and remove bay leaf.
    This old-fashioned Louisiana red beans and rice recipe is made in the slow cooker with smoked sausage and pantry staples. Easy, comforting, and freezer-friendly.
  • Serve over hot cooked rice.
    This old-fashioned Louisiana red beans and rice recipe is made in the slow cooker with smoked sausage and pantry staples. Easy, comforting, and freezer-friendly.

Notes

  • This recipe keeps the spice level mild. Add more heat by adding red pepper flakes to the crock pot, or add hot sauce at the table for heat.
  • Use dark kidney beans or light red kidney beans, or a combination.
  • Smoked turkey sausage is lighter than traditional and still flavorful.
  • Chicken sausage with apples is also very tasty.
  • Stirring near the end slightly breaks down the beans for a thicker texture.
  • Serve with Maryann's Cornbread recipe.
  • The nutritional information is auto-calculated and can vary depending on the products used.

Nutrition

Calories: 647kcal | Carbohydrates: 113g | Protein: 24g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 24mg | Sodium: 413mg | Potassium: 908mg | Fiber: 13g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 418IU | Vitamin C: 27mg | Calcium: 89mg | Iron: 6mg