Crock Pot Beans Sausage
Slow-simmered to perfection, this Crock Pot Beans and Sausage recipe is a hearty and flavorful dish that’s perfect for busy weeknights or cozy family dinners. Featuring tender pinto beans, smoky sausage, and a medley of savory seasonings like paprika, cumin, and oregano, this one-pot wonder is made effortlessly in your slow cooker. A base of chicken broth and diced tomatoes adds depth, while garlic and sautéed onions infuse the dish with irresistible aroma. With minimal prep time and a hands-off cooking process, this comforting classic is ideal for meal prepping or feeding a crowd. Serve it with cornbread, rice, or a crisp green salad for a wholesome, satisfying meal that’s bound to please. Perfect for lovers of easy crock pot recipes, hearty bean dishes, and smoky sausage combinations!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound dry pinto beans
- 1 pound smoked sausage
- 1 yellow onion
- 4 garlic cloves
- 6 cups chicken broth
- 1 15-ounce can canned diced tomatoes (with juices)
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 0.25 cup fresh parsley (optional for garnish)
Instructions
Rinse and sort the dry pinto beans, removing any debris or damaged beans. Place them in a large bowl, cover with water, and soak overnight or for at least 8 hours. Drain and rinse before cooking.
Slice the smoked sausage into 1/2-inch pieces. Dice the yellow onion and mince the garlic cloves.
Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the sliced sausage and cook until browned, about 5 minutes. Transfer the sausage to the slow cooker.
In the same skillet, add the diced onion and cook until softened, about 3 minutes. Add the minced garlic and cook for another 30 seconds. Add this mixture to the slow cooker.
Add the soaked and drained beans to the slow cooker along with the chicken broth, canned diced tomatoes (with juices), paprika, cumin, dried oregano, salt, black pepper, and the bay leaf. Stir to combine.
Cover the slow cooker and cook on LOW for 8 hours, or until the beans are tender and the flavors are well combined. If needed, add a little extra broth or water during the cooking process to prevent dryness.
Once cooked, taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt or pepper if necessary. Remove and discard the bay leaf.
Serve the beans and sausage hot, optionally garnished with chopped fresh parsley. This dish pairs well with rice, cornbread, or a simple green salad.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3351 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 139.2 g | 178% | |
| Saturated Fat | 44.4 g | 222% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 318 mg | 106% | |
| Sodium | 11488 mg | 499% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 343.1 g | 125% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 82.5 g | 295% | |
| Total Sugars | 29.3 g | ||
| Protein | 188.8 g | 378% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 1108 mg | 85% | |
| Iron | 44.4 mg | 247% | |
| Potassium | 9781 mg | 208% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
