Slow Cooked Three Beans and Sausage

Warm, hearty, and bursting with bold flavors, Slow Cooked Three Beans and Sausage is the ultimate comfort food for busy days and cozy nights. This protein-packed dish combines smoked sausage, black beans, red kidney beans, and pinto beans, enriched with the tangy goodness of diced tomatoes and a rich tomato paste base. Seasoned with smoked paprika, ground cumin, and oregano, every bite is infused with a smoky, savory depth. Slow-cooked to perfection, this one-pot wonder allows the flavors to meld beautifully as it simmers, delivering tender beans and perfectly seasoned sausage in a luscious broth. Ready with minimal effort, it’s an ideal choice for meal prepping or feeding a crowd. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve alongside crusty bread or fluffy rice for a wholesome, satisfying meal tailor-made for comfort food lovers. Keywords: slow cooked beans, sausage and beans recipe, hearty slow cooker meals, smoked paprika recipes.

Nutriscore Rating: 74/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:300 mins

Total Time:320 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 pound smoked sausage
• 1 medium, diced white onion
• 4 minced garlic cloves
• 15 ounces (canned, rinsed and drained) black beans
• 15 ounces (canned, rinsed and drained) red kidney beans
• 15 ounces (canned, rinsed and drained) pinto beans
• 14.5 ounces (canned) diced tomatoes
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 2 cups chicken broth
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 0.25 teaspoon (optional) red pepper flakes
• 1 whole bay leaf
• 2 tablespoons (chopped, for garnish) fresh parsley

Directions

Step 1

Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add the olive oil.

Step 2

Slice the smoked sausage into 1/4-inch rounds. Add them to the skillet and cook for 3-4 minutes, flipping occasionally, until browned on both sides. Remove from the skillet and set aside.

Step 3

Using the same skillet, add the diced onion and cook for 3-4 minutes, until softened. Add the minced garlic and cook for another 1 minute, stirring frequently. Remove from heat.

Step 4

In a slow cooker, combine the browned sausage, sautéed onions and garlic, black beans, red kidney beans, pinto beans, diced tomatoes (with their juice), tomato paste, and chicken broth.

Step 5

Stir in the smoked paprika, ground cumin, dried oregano, salt, black pepper, red pepper flakes (if using), and the bay leaf.

Step 6

Cover the slow cooker and cook on low for 5-6 hours, or on high for 3-4 hours, stirring occasionally.

Step 7

Once cooked, remove the bay leaf and adjust seasoning if needed.

Step 8

Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley, alongside crusty bread or over steamed rice if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2824.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3340.4

Total Fat 183.6g	0%
Saturated Fat 50.5g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 14.7g
Cholesterol 317.5mg	0%
Sodium 12457.5mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 291.0g	0%
Dietary Fiber 92.8g	0%
Total Sugars 36.7g
Protein 156.9g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 1010.6mg	0%
Iron 36.1mg	0%
Potassium 5923.3mg	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: 48.0%

Protein: 18.2%

Carbs: 33.8%