Slow Cooker

Slow Cooker Red Beans and Rice

Season with salt. Serve with rice, topped with scallions.

Ingredients

  • 1 pound dried red beans
  • 1/2 pound andouille sausage, chopped
  • 3 ribs celery, chopped
  • 1 smoked ham shank
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 1 large green bell pepper, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon cayenne
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon brown sugar
  • kosher salt
  • 4 cups chicken stock
  • 8 cups cooked long-grain white rice, for serving
  • 4 scallions, chopped

Directions

  1. In a slow cooker, combine the beans, andouille, celery, ham shank, onions, bell peppers, chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, cayenne, onion powder, paprika, brown sugar and 2 teaspoons salt. Add the chicken stock and 2 cups water and stir to mix.
  2. Cook on the high setting until the beans are tender, 6 to 8 hours. Season with salt. Serve with rice, topped with scallions.