Crescent City Red Beans Rice Crock Pot Recipe

A taste of New Orleans' culinary heart! This Crescent City Crock-Pot Red Beans & Rice recipe is a slow-cooked, soulful masterpiece, perfect for a cozy weeknight meal. Inspired by family restaurant traditions in the Big Easy, this recipe delivers tender, flavorful red beans simmered to perfection in your slow cooker. Serve over fluffy white rice, alongside crusty, buttered French bread, and a refreshing side salad or coleslaw for an authentic Southern experience. Get ready for a taste of home, wherever you are!

Prep Time 20 mins

Cook Time 385 mins

Calories 367.7 kcal

Protein 26g

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Ingredients for Crescent City Red Beans Rice Crock Pot

Dried Kidney Beans
Ham Hock
Garlic Cloves
1/2 teaspoon black pepper (or to taste)
Chicken Stock
Garlic Salt
Dried Chipotle Powder
Liquid Smoke
2 bay leaves
1 medium yellow onion, chopped
Bell Pepper
Butter, for serving
1 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
Cajun Seasoning
Tabasco Sauce
Cornstarch
Smoked Sausage

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How to Make Crescent City Red Beans Rice Crock Pot

Brown the andouille sausage in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Remove sausage and set aside.
Add the onion, celery, and green bell pepper to the skillet and cook until softened, about 5-7 minutes.
Stir in the garlic, smoked paprika, cayenne pepper, thyme, and bay leaves. Cook for 1 minute more.
Transfer the vegetable mixture to your slow cooker.
Add the browned andouille sausage, vegetable broth, Worcestershire sauce, brown sugar, salt, and pepper to the slow cooker.
Stir in the red beans.
Cook on low for 6-8 hours, or on high for 3-4 hours, or until the beans are tender.
Before serving, remove the bay leaves.
Serve the red beans and rice over hot, fluffy white rice. Top with a pat of butter and serve with grilled French bread, a side salad or coleslaw, and sweet iced tea.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

78 g

Sugar

Fat

66g

Carbs

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Soups, Stews & Chilis Main Courses Main Dish / Dinner Side Dishes Bean & Lentil Recipes French The Americas American Cajun & Creole Southern Slow Cooker One Pot Meals

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Crescent City Red Beans Rice Crock Pot?

Crescent City Red Beans Rice Crock Pot takes about 405 minutes from start to finish — roughly 20 minutes to prepare and 385 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Crescent City Red Beans Rice Crock Pot?

Crescent City Red Beans Rice Crock Pot has approximately 367.7 calories per serving, with about 26 g protein, 3 g carbohydrates and 48 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Crescent City Red Beans Rice Crock Pot?

The key ingredients for Crescent City Red Beans Rice Crock Pot are Dried Kidney Beans, Ham Hock, Garlic Cloves, Black Pepper, Chicken Stock, Garlic Salt. See the full list with measurements above.