Slow Cooker Red Beans & Rice

Instructions

Think red beans are best slow and on low? You’re not alone. If Blue Runner can teach you anything though, it’s that there are many ways to enjoy red beans. Out of the can always works. There’s a lot to be said for our Instant Pot® recipe, too. But if you have the time, we suggest that you give this slow cooker recipe a try. Our customers tell us they like to cream up their beans by adding Blue Runner® Creole Style Canned Red Beans to the mix as this recipe suggests. You can choose between several kinds – Original, New Orleans Spicy, Creole Mirepoix, and no salt. Give it a try, then let us know what you think. Mondays just got better…and easier.

Add chopped onion, chopped celery, garlic, and bell pepper to pan on low heat. Cook until onions are transparent. Add to slow cooker and return pan to stove.

Add andouille sausage and cook until sausage is brown. Remove from heat and add to slow cooker.

Add dried red beans, 6 cups of water or stock, bay leaves and parsley into the slow cooker and stir all to combine.

Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours.

Pour can of red beans into the slow cooker and stir. Once combined, remove from heat and serve over steamed rice.