Mom’s Cajun Beans and Rice

Jun 24

This Cajun flavored Instant Pot meal is so easy and is packed with a great meaty flavor. This makes enough to feed a crowd!

This recipe makes about 8-10 servings.

Notes for this recipe - Instead of water and Better than Bouillon, you can use 6 cups of beef broth.

*If you want to watch the video of this being made, this recipe starts at the 9:50 mark.

Ingredients

Here’s how to make it

Open bag of beans and take out seasoning packet. Look through beans to make sure no rocks. Rinse in colander and set aside.
Turn Instant Pot to saute, add some olive oil or butter to coat bottom.
Slice sausage into bite size. I usually cut into half moon shape.
Saute sausage until browned. Remove.
Add onion and saute for about 3 min. (if you are using carrots and/or celery, saute with onions)
Add garlic and saute for 30-45 seconds.
Add water and bouillon or broth and scrape the bottom of pot.
Add beans. Your beans and veg should be covered with liquid, if not add a bit more.
Add seasoning packet and mix.
Put on lid. Make sure it is in sealed position. Set it on manual for 40 minutes. It will take a while to come to pressure. After it is finished, let it natural release for about 20-30 minutes then release the rest of the pressure.
Test beans for doneness. Should be cooked through but still a little firm.
Add sausage back in.
Serve over rice, add a little cilantro/parsley, a dash of hot sauce or sour cream.
If you have leftovers be aware that beans will soak up liquid so it won't be stew like unless you add more liquid before re-heating.