Slow Cooker Red Beans and Rice

By Cubby

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

Details

Servings 10
Preparation time 15mins
Cooking time 495mins
Adapted from foodnetwork.com

Preparation

Step 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.

Cook on the high setting until the beans are tender, 6 to 8 hours. Season with salt. Serve with rice, topped with scallions.