Crock Pot Red Beans (And Rice)

rickoholic83's Note:

I'm not sure if this is "traditional" Red Beans and Rice but it sure is good! I cook the rice separately and let my family choose how they eat it. My mom has yet to eat this with rice!

• Total Time: 4 hrs 30 mins
• Prep Time: 30 mins
• Cook Time: 4 hrs

Ingredients:

Servings: 4

• 6 tablespoons minced garlic
• 3 serrano peppers , chopped
• 1 red onion , chopped
• 2 (15 ounce) cans black beans , drain and rinse
• 2 (15 ounce) cans red kidney beans , drain and rinse
• 1 lb turkey sausage , browned and cut in pieces (small, link breakfast type)
• 1 lb Louisiana hot link sausages , cut in half and into slices
• 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 2 teaspoons fresh coarse ground black pepper
• 3 teaspoons creole seasoning (I use Tony Chachere's)
• 2 cups chicken stock
• 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil

Directions:

1. Chop garlic, peppers and onion; set aside. Drain and rinse all beans.
2. Place olive oil, garlic, peppers and onion in the bottom of a crock pot.
3. Add black beans, red beans, sausage, hot links and seasonings.
4. To finish, add the chicken stock and stir thoroughly.
5. Cook on HIGH for at least 4 hours.

Reviews

[Coffee lover]

I added lil smokies to this. Had a great taste. I added a little red pepper paste to this to give it a little more kick. Loved it. I just added the rice in to the mixture and I thought it turned out great. Will be making this again. Made for PAC 2010

[cyaos]

This was pretty good and spicy. I used medium italian sausage instead of turkey and only put it 2 teaspoons of creole seasoning which was more than enough for us. I served it with rice and it was even better, albeit spicer, the next day. Thanks for posting.