Crock Pot Red Beans with Andouille Sausage

Indulge in the comforting flavors of the South with this Crock Pot Red Beans with Andouille Sausage recipe—a hearty and effortless meal perfect for busy weeknights or a cozy family dinner. Made with tender dried red beans, smoky andouille sausage, and the "trinity" of Creole cooking—onions, bell peppers, and celery—this dish brings authentic New Orleans flavor straight to your slow cooker. Enhanced with garlic, warm spices like smoked paprika and cayenne, and cooked low and slow in a savory chicken broth, the result is a rich, aromatic stew that pairs beautifully with fluffy rice. With minimal prep and hands-off cooking, this recipe is a stress-free way to enjoy a classic Louisiana comfort food. Perfect for meal prep, gluten-free diets, or any craving for bold, home-cooked flavor, this crock pot red beans recipe will have everyone coming back for seconds!

Nutriscore Rating: 74/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:480 mins

Total Time:500 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 1 pound dried red beans
• 12 ounces andouille sausage
• 1 medium yellow onion
• 1 medium green bell pepper
• 2 pieces celery stalks
• 4 cloves garlic
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 0.25 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 2 pieces bay leaves
• 4 cups chicken broth
• 2 cups water
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 4 cups cooked rice
• 2 pieces green onions (optional, for garnish)

Directions

Step 1

Rinse the dried red beans thoroughly in a colander. Check for any debris or damaged beans and discard them.

Step 2

If time allows, soak the beans in a bowl of water overnight, then drain and rinse before adding to the crock pot. Otherwise, proceed without soaking.

Step 3

Slice the andouille sausage into 1/2-inch rounds.

Step 4

Finely chop the yellow onion, green bell pepper, and celery stalks. Mince the garlic cloves.

Step 5

Add the red beans, sliced andouille sausage, chopped onion, bell pepper, celery, and minced garlic to the crock pot.

Step 6

Sprinkle in the smoked paprika, dried thyme, dried oregano, cayenne pepper, and add the bay leaves.

Step 7

Pour in the chicken broth and water, stirring gently to combine.

Step 8

Cover the crock pot and set it to cook on low for 8 hours or on high for 4-5 hours, until the beans are tender.

Step 9

Once done, remove the bay leaves and season the beans with salt and black pepper to taste. Adjust the seasoning as needed.

Step 10

Serve the red beans and sausage over cooked rice. Garnish with chopped green onions if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(3422.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3945.7

Total Fat 111.3g	0%
Saturated Fat 37.9g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.1g
Cholesterol 300.2mg	0%
Sodium 8664.0mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 544.0g	0%
Dietary Fiber 81.0g	0%
Total Sugars 23.6g
Protein 197.5g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 805.1mg	0%
Iron 44.3mg	0%
Potassium 9028.9mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 25.2%

Protein: 19.9%

Carbs: 54.8%