Crock Pot Red Beans and Kielbasa
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This Crock Pot Red Beans and Kielbasa is so easy to make and is absolutely delicious. When you pair it with some rice, dinner is a treat!
How to Make Red Beans and Kielbasa in a Crock Pot
Aunt Lou here.
My 13 year old is my chef in training. He raved about this Crock Pot Red Beans and Kielbasa, and so did my husband. As you well know, I am a picky eater. However, my youngest has me beat with being picky. When she told me, “Good job, Mom! This is really good,” and she cleaned her bowl, I knew I had a winner. I hope you and your loved ones enjoy this as much as we do. What is even better, this recipe not only tastes good, but the ingredients in this recipe do not break the bank.
(If you would like to check out the original version of this recipe that Cris made, you can find it here.)
What You Will Need for Crock Pot Red Beans and Kielbasa
Ingredients Needed
- 13 oz package of kielbasa, cut into 1/2 inch slices
- 32 oz canned red beans, undrained (2 – 16 oz cans)
- 32 oz canned light red kidney beans, undrained (2 – 16 oz cans)
- 29 oz canned diced tomatoes with garlic, basil and oregano, undrained
- 1 small white onion, chopped
- 3 splashes hot sauce (We use Frank’s Red Hot Sauce in our house, but you can use your favorite hot sauce.)
- Cooked white rice, for serving (We love basmati rice here, but, again, you can use your favorite rice.)
Equipment Needed
- Sharp knife
- Cutting board
- Safety edge can opener
- Stirring spatula
- 6 Quart Crock Pot
- Whatever you need to make your favorite white rice
Time Needed
- Prep Time: 5 to 10 minutes
- Cooking Time: 5 to 6 hours on low or 2 hours and 30 minutes to 3 hours on high, stirring halfway through the cooking time, to ensure all the ingredients cook evenly
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Crock Pot Red Beans and Kielbasa
Ingredients
- 1 lb Kielbasa cut into 1/2 inch pieces
- 32 oz canned red beans undrained
- 32 oz canned light kidney beans undrained
- 29 oz Diced Tomatoes with Basil, Oregano and Garlic (2-14.5 oz cans) undrained
- 1 small white onion chopped
- 3 splashes hot pepper sauce
- cooked rice
Instructions
- Place 1 lb Kielbasa (cut into 1/2 inch slices), 32 oz canned red beans (undrained), 32 oz canned light kidney beans (undrained), 29 oz Diced Tomatoes with Basil, Oregano and Garlic (undrained), 1 small white onion (diced) and 3 splashes hot pepper sauce in a 6 Quart Crock Pot and stir well.
- Cover and cook 5 to 6 hours on low or 2 hours and 30 minutes to 3 hours on high, stirring halfway through the cooking time, if possible, to ensure all the ingredients cook evenly.
- Serve over cooked rice.
Notes
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- As with any of our recipes, carb counts, calorie counts and nutritional information varies greatly. As a result, your nutritional content depends on which products you choose to use when cooking this dish.ย The auto-calculation is just an automated estimate and should NOT be used for specific dietary needs.
- All slow cookers cook differently, so cooking times are always a basic guideline. Recipes shouldย always be tested first in your own slow cooker and time adjusted as needed.
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