Description
Crock-Pot Cajun Red Beans and Rice is a well-seasoned slow cooker meal inspired by traditional Cajun cuisine. Red beans, tomatoes, the classic onion, celery, and bell pepper combination, and sliced smoked sausage cook low and slow with Cajun seasoning for a flavorful and comforting dinner served over rice.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup onion, chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 2 ribs celery, diced
- 2 (15-ounce) cans red beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 (15-ounce) can tomato sauce
- 1 (14.5-ounce) can diced tomatoes
- 1 cup green bell pepper, chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon thyme
- 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
- 1 pound fully cooked smoked sausage, sliced into 1/2-inch pieces
- 2 cups vegetable broth or chicken broth
- 2 dried bay leaves
- 3-4 cups cooked rice
Instructions
- In a 6-quart slow cooker, add the onion, garlic powder, celery, red beans, tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, green bell pepper, thyme, Cajun seasoning, smoked sausage, and broth. Gently stir to combine, then place the bay leaves on top.
- Cover with the lid and cook on LOW for 8-10 hours or on HIGH for 5-6 hours.
- Remove and discard the bay leaves.
- Serve the Cajun red beans and sausage over cooked rice.
Notes
- Use a 6-quart or larger Crock-Pot or slow cooker.
- The recipe can be cooked on LOW for 8-10 hours or HIGH for 5-6 hours.
- Remove the bay leaves before serving.
- Serve over cooked white rice or your preferred rice.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 hours
- Category: Crock-Pot, Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: Cajun