Slow Cooked Three Beans and Sausage
Warm, hearty, and bursting with bold flavors, Slow Cooked Three Beans and Sausage is the ultimate comfort food for busy days and cozy nights. This protein-packed dish combines smoked sausage, black beans, red kidney beans, and pinto beans, enriched with the tangy goodness of diced tomatoes and a rich tomato paste base. Seasoned with smoked paprika, ground cumin, and oregano, every bite is infused with a smoky, savory depth. Slow-cooked to perfection, this one-pot wonder allows the flavors to meld beautifully as it simmers, delivering tender beans and perfectly seasoned sausage in a luscious broth. Ready with minimal effort, it’s an ideal choice for meal prepping or feeding a crowd. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve alongside crusty bread or fluffy rice for a wholesome, satisfying meal tailor-made for comfort food lovers. Keywords: slow cooked beans, sausage and beans recipe, hearty slow cooker meals, smoked paprika recipes.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 pound smoked sausage
- 1 medium, diced white onion
- 4 minced garlic cloves
- 15 ounces (canned, rinsed and drained) black beans
- 15 ounces (canned, rinsed and drained) red kidney beans
- 15 ounces (canned, rinsed and drained) pinto beans
- 14.5 ounces (canned) diced tomatoes
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.25 teaspoon (optional) red pepper flakes
- 1 whole bay leaf
- 2 tablespoons (chopped, for garnish) fresh parsley
Instructions
Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add the olive oil.
Slice the smoked sausage into 1/4-inch rounds. Add them to the skillet and cook for 3-4 minutes, flipping occasionally, until browned on both sides. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
Using the same skillet, add the diced onion and cook for 3-4 minutes, until softened. Add the minced garlic and cook for another 1 minute, stirring frequently. Remove from heat.
In a slow cooker, combine the browned sausage, sautéed onions and garlic, black beans, red kidney beans, pinto beans, diced tomatoes (with their juice), tomato paste, and chicken broth.
Stir in the smoked paprika, ground cumin, dried oregano, salt, black pepper, red pepper flakes (if using), and the bay leaf.
Cover the slow cooker and cook on low for 5-6 hours, or on high for 3-4 hours, stirring occasionally.
Once cooked, remove the bay leaf and adjust seasoning if needed.
Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley, alongside crusty bread or over steamed rice if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
541 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 28.3 g | 36% | |
| Saturated Fat | 7.9 g | 39% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.9 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 45 mg | 15% | |
| Sodium | 1705 mg | 74% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 48.7 g | 18% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 14.9 g | 53% | |
| Total Sugars | 6.5 g | ||
| Protein | 26.0 g | 52% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.4 mcg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 156 mg | 12% | |
| Iron | 5.6 mg | 31% | |
| Potassium | 1014 mg | 22% | |
*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.
