Description
Cajun-Style Beans and Sausage is a bold, smoky, and hearty dish made with red beans, smoked sausage, and classic Cajun spices. It’s quick, comforting, and perfect served over rice or with cornbread.
Ingredients
Scale
- 14 oz smoked sausage, sliced
- 2 cans (15 oz each) red kidney beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 1 medium green bell pepper, diced
- 2 stalks celery, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 bay leaf
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat a large Dutch oven or pot over medium heat.
- Add olive oil and brown the sausage for 4–5 minutes. Remove and set aside.
- Sauté onion, bell pepper, celery, and garlic in the same pot for 5 minutes.
- Stir in Cajun seasoning, paprika, thyme, and bay leaf. Add beans and chicken broth.
- Return sausage to the pot. Bring to a simmer and cook uncovered for 20–25 minutes.
- Adjust salt and pepper to taste. Mash some beans if you prefer a thicker consistency.
- Remove bay leaf. Serve over rice or with cornbread.
Notes
- Browning the sausage adds essential flavor depth.
- Simmer uncovered to thicken naturally.
- Add cayenne for more heat if desired.
- Leftovers improve in flavor and are great for meal prep.