Red Beans and Rice

Red Beans and Rice

Ingredients:

1 pound andouille sausage

1 pound dried small red beans

2 stalks celery, chopped

1 green bell pepper, chopped

1 onion, chopped

2 cloves garlic, minced

1 can (15 ounces) tomato sauce

4 cups chicken stock

2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning

Cooked white rice for serving

Instructions:

Prepare Sausage:

Slice the andouille sausage into bite-sized pieces.

Brown Sausage:

Heat a medium skillet over medium-high heat. Add the sausage and cook until browned.

Combine Ingredients:

Transfer the browned sausage to the slow cooker. Add the dried beans, celery, bell pepper, onion, garlic, tomato sauce, chicken stock, and Cajun seasoning.

Cook:

Cook in the crock pot on high for 6 hours or on low for 8 hours.

Serve:

When the red beans are done cooking, serve over white rice. For a thicker sauce, you can mash some of the beans.

Enjoy this hearty and flavorful dish!