3 cans of beans or 1 pound dry kidney beans
1/4 cup olive oil
1 large onion, chopped
1 green bell pepper, chopped
1 tablespoons minced garlic
2 stalks celery, chopped
2 bay leaves
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1/4-1 tsp teaspoon dried sage (out)
1 tablespoon dried parsley
1 teaspoons salt
Optional:
1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning (see recipe below or just add some paprika, oregano, red pepper flakes, etc to your recipe)
1 tablespoon firmly packed light brown sugar or 1/2 tsp molasses and 1/2tsp stevia
1 teaspoon hot sauce, such as Tabasco or sriracha
1 teaspoon cracked black peppercorns
1 can of chilles
6+ cups chicken broth or water
1/2 pound andouille sausage (3 links), sliced (Whole Foods has turkey andouille)
1/2 pound of ground beef
1/2 pound of shrimp
1/2 grilled chicken
In a skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Cook onion, bell pepper, garlic, and celery in olive oil for 3 to 4 minutes.
Rinse beans, and transfer to a large pot with 4 cups chicken broth. (Note, if you use dry beans they needed to soak over night and add a simmer for 2 1/2 hours before adding sausage).
Stir cooked vegetables into beans.
Season with bay leaves, cayenne pepper, thyme, sage, parsley, and Cajun seasoning. Bring to a boil, and then reduce heat to medium-low.
Meat -->
Add sausage, and cook until browned, 8 to 10 minutes.
Stir cooked sausage into beans and vegetables.
Add beef, and cook until browned, 8 to 10 minutes.
Stir cooked beef into beans, veggies, and sausage.
Rice -->
Add 2 cups of brown rice
Boil and simmer -->
Bring to a boil, and then reduce heat to medium-low. Simmer for 2 1/2 hours.
Add broth as needed until rice is cooked. Next time, I might add cooked rice or have the rice separate. It ended up taking about 6 hours total for the rice to get soft. Plenty more broth than I thought.
*Make your own cajun seasoning, http://allrecipes.com/recipe/cajun-spice-mix-2/
*Option, cook rice separately. Meanwhile, prepare the rice. In a saucepan, bring water and rice to a boil. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes. Serve beans over steamed white rice.
References:
http://www.louisianacookin.com/slow-cooker-red-beans-rice/
http://allrecipes.com/recipe/authentic-louisiana-red-beans-and-rice/
http://www.livestrong.com/article/458453-how-to-cook-rice-in-a-slow-cooker/
http://allrecipes.com/Recipe/Cajun-Dirty-Rice/Detail.aspx?event8=1&prop24=SR_Thumb&e11=dirty%20rice&e8=Quick%20Search&event10=1&e7=Home%20Page&soid=sr_results_p1i10
http://allrecipes.com/Recipe/Cajun-Dirty-Rice/Detail.aspx?event8=1&prop24=SR_Thumb&e11=dirty%20rice&e8=Quick%20Search&event10=1&e7=Home%20Page&soid=sr_results_p1i10
