Crockpot Black Beans & Rice

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Servings: 12 Difficulty: Advanced
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Hearty slow-cooked black beans with smoked meats and spices
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Crockpot Black Beans & Rice

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Difficulty: Advanced
Servings: 12 Calories: 2280.3

Description

This robust Crockpot Black Beans and Rice dish is a ultimate comfort food meal, packed with smoky flavors and tender textures. The combination of dried black turtle beans, lean pork sausage, cubed pork, stew beef, and smoked ham creates a deeply savory broth that is both filling and satisfying. Aromatics like onions, garlic, celery, and bell peppers infuse the pot with freshness, while spices like cumin, oregano, and basil add warmth. Finished with a splash of vinegar and a touch of heat from Tabasco, this dish offers a perfect balance of rich, earthy, and spicy notes. Ideal for busy weeknights or feeding a crowd, it requires minimal hands-on time and delivers maximum flavor. Serve it over rice for a complete, home-style dinner that brings the whole family together.

Ingredients

Directions

  1. Sort through the dried black beans, removing any stones or debris, then rinse thoroughly under cold water.
  2. Place the rinsed beans in a large bowl and cover with several inches of water; let soak overnight.
  3. The next day, drain and rinse the soaked beans.
  4. In a large skillet over medium-high heat, brown the lean bulk pork sausage, breaking it up as it cooks; drain excess grease.
  5. Add the cubed pork, stew beef chunks, and smoked link sausage to the skillet and brown on all sides.
  6. Add the diced ham, bell pepper, onions, celery, and garlic to the skillet; saut for 5 minutes until vegetables begin to soften.
  7. Transfer all the meat and vegetable mixture to the crockpot.
  8. Add the soaked beans and their soaking liquid to the crockpot.
  9. Crumble the beef bouillon cubes into the pot and add the oregano, basil, cumin, bay leaves, cloves, and parsley.
  10. Add enough additional water to cover all ingredients by at least two inches.
  11. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  12. Cover and cook on HIGH for 3 hours, then reduce heat to LOW and cook for an additional 6 to 7 hours.
  13. Stir occasionally during cooking; add more water if the mixture becomes too thick.
  14. If the stew is too thin, remove about 1/2 cup of beans, mash them with a fork into a paste, and stir back into the pot to thicken.
  15. About one hour before serving, stir in the vinegar and Tabasco sauce.
  16. Taste and adjust seasoning with more salt, pepper, or vinegar if needed.
  17. Serve hot over rice.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 12

Amount Per Serving
Calories 2280.3kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 121.6g188%
Saturated Fat 42.7g214%
Cholesterol 432.1mg145%
Sodium 3468.3mg145%
Total Carbohydrate 127.5g43%
Dietary Fiber 31.9g128%
Sugars 17.9g
Protein 175.7g352%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Keywords: black beans, crockpot, slow cooker, smoked sausage, pork, beef, ham, hearty, comfort food, american cuisine, bean stew, make ahead, family dinner, protein rich, smoky flavor, cumin, garlic, onion, celery, bell pepper
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