Crockpot Louisiana Red Beans and Rice

• 1 lb dried red beans
• 7 cup water
• 1 lb andouille sausage or smoked sausage
• 1 green bell pepper, chopped
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 3 tbsp cajun seasoning
• 1 tbsp liquid smoke
• 1 gumbo file (if desired)

1. Place all ingredients in a crock pot and cook on high heat for 4 to 5 hours or until beans are tender.
2. Serve over hot cooked rice topped with gumbo file if desired.
3. **Adapted from Southern Living**

red beans, water, andouille sausage, green bell pepper, onion, garlic, cajun seasoning, liquid smoke, gumbo file

Taken from cookpad.com/us/recipes/355297-crockpot-louisiana-red-beans-and-rice (may not work)