Slow Cooker Red Beans and Rice is Full of Beans, Rice, Tomatoes and Tex Mex Seasonings and then Slow Cooked! We eat this in a Bowl, Stuffed in Tortillas or Lettuce Wraps, as a Dip or in a Breakfast Burrito!

Slow Cooker Meals are Easy and Time savers! This one is a Winner in our house, especially with all the delicious ingredients. Also great for leftovers like Quesadillas and tortilla casseroles with cheese! For More Slow Cooker Recipes, Check Out our Easy Meals Here!

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Prep Time: 10 Minutes
Slow Cooker Temperature: High
Slow Cooker Cooking Time: 3 Hours (This is for Dry Red Beans Only)
Slow Cooker Cooking Time: 3.5 – 4 Hours (This is for All Ingredients with Cooked Red Beans)
Serves 6 – 8

Slow Cooker Red Beans And Rice Ingredients:

1 Pound Dry Red Beans (or 4/ 15 Ounce Canned Red Beans, Drained)
5 Cups Water (reduce Water to 3 Cups if you are using Canned Red Beans)
2 Cups Brown Rice
28 Ounce Can Diced Tomatoes
4 Tablespoons Better Than Bouillon Chicken or Vegetable
4 Tablespoons Fresh Minced Garlic (about 4 cloves)
4 Teaspoons Ground Cumin
2 Teaspoons Chili Powder
1 Teaspoon Ground Red Pepper
1 Teaspoon Ground Black Pepper
2 Teaspoons Salt

TIP: If you are using Canned or Boxed Chicken Broth, Replace All the water with the Broth and don’t add the Better Than Bouillon!

Slow Cooker Red Beans And Rice Instructions:

1. First thing to do, You will need to soak the Dry Red Beans for at least 2 Hours or Overnight Soak. Then Drain and Rinse the Beans. 

Next, In your Slow Cooker or Crockpot, Add the Soaked Dry Red Beans and 5 Cups of Water. Turn the Temperature on High and Cook for 3 Hours.

TIP: If you are using canned red beans, Skip to Instructions #2.

2. Now that the Red Beans are ready, Add Brown Rice, Canned Diced Tomatoes, Better than Bouillon, Fresh Minced Garlic, Ground Cumin, Chili Powder, Ground Red Pepper, Ground Black Pepper and Salt.

TIP: If you are using canned red beans, First drain them, then add to the Slow Cooker with Ingredients and 3 cups of water or Chicken Broth!

3. Next, Stir the Ingredients together and Slow Cook on High for 3 1/2 Hours. There should be no liquid and the Rice should be cooked.

4. Now mix the Red Beans and Rice and Serve.