Instant Pot Red Beans & Rice

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It's hard to believe I've been creating recipes for over six years. It's even harder to believe that within that time I never had a Red Beans & Rice recipe...until now! Yes, a yankee making a Southern staple but not to worry. Just like my Gumbo and Chicken & Dumplings, you're in good hands. Plus, my partner, Richard, heartily approved this super simple, lightning quick and flavor-packed hearty dish that's great as a side to my Fried Chicken or a main!
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[@cindaabbey8708]

I was looking for a crockpot or pressure cooker beans and rice recipe and found yours. I had to improvise a little with ingredients I had on hand, but it turned out perfectly. This was my first time ever making beans and rice. I used 2 - 12 oz beef kielbasa (left out about a quarter of one), canned dark red kidney beans, and white rice. I didn’t have any ham or pork broth, so I used chicken broth. I didn’t have Italian seasoning so I used freeze dried thyme, oregano, sage, & chives. I didn’t have any celery, so I used celery seed. I had a tube of garlic paste, the creole seasoning, an onion and a green bell pepper. I forgot and automatically stirred in the rice, but still cooked it, like you said, and it turned out great. My Instant Pot settings are a little different too so I cooked it on the rice setting. I had 2 guests over for dinner and they loved it. For some reason it seemed just a little salty to me even though I didn’t add salt and used light creole seasoning that has less salt but it was just right in the spicy taste. One of my friends said he would have liked hot sauce like your video shows but we were out. I even had some leftover to send a bowl of it home to my other friend’s husband because she said he would love it too, so I had no leftovers for later. Thank you for your recipe. It was delicious. God bless.

[@ericahall-md8xt]

Hi Jeffrey! I’m a long time viewer, cookbook purchaser, but first time commentator. I’ve had a lot of fun with this one! I wanted to share a little secret weapon of mine (to return the favor) in that I added a dash of Asian chili oil at the very end. Wow! It created a subtle back end heat. Also, since this yielded great leftovers, here is what I did: I reheated a bowl and topped with a runny fried egg (so heavenly) and I wrapped the rest with shredded cheese into burritos and froze them for a future meal. Thank you so much for the inspiration!!!!! ❤

[@ellenmassaro3252]

Jeffrey, you saved me tonight. I rejoined Weight Watchers last weekend and decided this would be a great recipe. I used brown rice and turkey kielbasa and garlic powder. It was yummy x 10. I’m freezing it in batches for future meals. Thank you, thank you 💜🌸

[@PressureLuck]

To those asking - it’s 2 cups of rice. But all the info is in the recipe card in the link which is in the video description of this page. Make sure you always click on those to get to my fully written recipe!

[@j.r.8905]

what size cups? The little rice measuring cup that comes with the instant pot, or real size cups (the size you use to measure the broth?)

[@PaulaPatioOfficial]

@@j.r.8905 just 2 REGULAR cups. (cuz you're adding 3 cups of liquid).

[@CURIOUSSERA]

Can I cut recipe in half? Won’t affect the pressure?

[@cindaabbey8708]

So glad you posted that you used 2 cups of rice. That was very helpful.

[@MusicByLaurie61]

When my ex and I were newlyweds, we lived with his family near Charleston, SC and I discovered a whole new world of cooking. It seems sausage, beans and rice was something I was expected to learn Asap! My love for it lasted longer than our marriage 😂

[@NolaDeb]

I Love your videos, recipes, cookbooks and Y'all. I've lived in New Orleans for about seven decades. • Red Beans are served EVERY Monday in New Orleans. The reason for that is ... typically, laundry was done on Mondays. So you put on a pot of beans to cook, while you did your laundry. The seasonings were right on! Onion, celery, bell pepper (mirepoix) or 'The Trinity.' when you add garlic, we call garlic 'The Pope.' 😂 I also add a couple of Bay Leaves and a tiny pickled Tabasco Pepper to my beans. My son adds Andouille to his Red Beans Sometimes I add sausage, mainly I cook my Red Beans with Pickled Pork. But, like that sausage you mentioned ? that you can only find in the North ... my friends who no longer live in Louisiana, tell me they can't find pickled pork. Secret Tip: Add 1/4 stick butter at the end of the cooking time to make the beans nice and creamy. We do cook our rice separately from the Red Beans. No one I know adds Italian seasoning to Red Beans. But, I love Italian Seasonings so, I'm gonna give your recipe a try! 💓 We garnish with parsley and serve with Yellow Mustard, for that zing! Some crusty French Bread is always good! Like we say, "Hey, You Do You." 🥰 • YES, Mardi Gras did begin in Mobile AL. I really hope y'all get to experience Mardi Gras at least once in your lifetime. Or, twice - do a comparison Mobile vs New Orleans LA (NOLA.) Start making plans: • Tuesday, Feb 13, 2024 - Mardi Gras is always on a Tuesday. It depends on the equinox of the Moon - long story. The parades and parties (in New Orleans) REALLY kick off the Thursday before Mardi Gras and are Non-Stop. The key is to 'pace thyself'. 😁 Like we say in New Orleans, "Laissez les bons temps rouler" = translated means "Let the Good Times Roll!" 💜💛💚 Love Y'all! 👑

[@latitude1904]

Just stopped by to say I made this recipe last weekend, and my family is now asking me to make it again! It was super good. Followed recipe, except added 3 cans of beans instead of 2

[@PressureLuck]

This made my morning! And feel free to add as many beans as you want!

[@anniekochera]

Thank you for this. It looked delicious and I'll definitely will give it a try. And thank you for the cookbooks you wrote. The greatest thing about the Instant Pot is the cookbooks, because they work beautifully with regular stove top pressure cookers. It's something we've never really had before. Thank you.

[@jliscorpio]

Just made this. Exceeded my hopes immeasurably. I happened to have 2 cans of black beans on hand and knew they’d work so I substituted. So delicious and so easy. Instant gratification. Thanks for another home run from you Jeffrey. 🎉

[@KittenLord69]

Are you KIDDING ME!? I was looking for A beans and rice recipe on KZbin yesterday for the instant pot, but couldn't find a good one. Then you upload one! The stars Align! Thanks Jeffrey!

[@thetigerlily7]

Made this last night with spicey mexican sausages. Wow, so delicious 🤯 Your recipes are always the best!

[@gerilynne1955]

I do it the easy way for red beans and rice. Open box, dump in instant pot, add required water, put on lid, hit rice button. Lol I love beans and rice. Black beans or red beans. It's very popular in slovak families. It can be my whole dinner. Sometimes, I add some kielbasa cut at diagonal or into small cubes. I'll try your recipe, too. It's good to have on those days I don't have the mix. And fresh is always better anyway. You should get a kickback for the Better Than Boullion. Because of you, I now have each flavor in my refrigerator. Huge difference in flavor! I also got my family hooked on it. Looking forward to your next book shipping out. I use many of your recipes. All yummy! FYI- I toss in my dry beans with my rice at the rice setting and don't have any issues. I use dry red or black beans. I'm not sure if that makes a difference.

[@IronLionZion429]

This is a nice convenient one pot alternative to the traditional method. I don't have patience for dried beans.

[@HOYOSMALOS]

Hola! I have all 4 books and I am extremely happy with the results. I am your #1 fan. Keep up the good work and making our lives easier.🏝

[@PressureLuck]

Well, shucks!

[@lyndielou2271]

Holy moly. Thought meatloaf and Mississippi pot roast was the best but no... Chicago steak Italian beef. Omg. Awesome. Followed you since I bought my instant pot and have both books. You rock.

[@homehelpheart7440]

I'm originally from Ohio and lived most of my adult life in the Washington DC area. I don't think I've ever had red beans and rice. I have had another Louisiana staple at a party once that was quite delicious but never red beans and rice. This sounds so good and I think I'm going to be making it! Thanks as always, Jeffrey!

[@Albertojedi]

In the caribbean cuisine, rice and red (or any color whatsoever) beans almost always go together albeit seasoned differently to Jeffrie's recipe. I made this one yesterday and it was awesome.

[@jasonbeymer4025]

I made this recipe, and OMG did it come out fantastic. The rice was risotto-like too. My boys ate the entire batch in two days. Thank you once again for a home run meal.

[@dinamariea61]

Field Roast brand has a plant based kalbasa sausage that would go really well in this recipe. Also their Italian or apple/sage plant based sausage would work well too. Thank you for the video.

[@patriciariddle2997]

This looks so delicious and easy! I shop at Aldi and I always buy the Kielbasa and smoked sausage. I have beef, chicken and garlic better than bullion so it will have to be one of those three. I love that you give alternatives because I can't always get exactly what you call for.

[@brendamartin8278]

Similar to my recipe but this looks much quicker, so I’ll give it a try soon. I hope you had a loaf of French bread to go with that! ⚜️

[@Esther-kq7nv]

Looks delish, Jeffrey! Easy enough for anyone. I’ve never had red beans & rice. This’ll be fun to make. Thanks!

[@JonTanOsb]

I just got my Instant Pot and have been checking out many annoying cooking videos. Yours was good. :) I subscribed. Jon in rural BC, Canada

[@yallgettingonmynerves]

This was so good! I added my own favorite ingredient as well... Zatarain's Shrimp & Crab Boil for that extra kick! Thank you for sharing this recipe. My favorite recipe of yours is the instant pot ratatouille I make it ALOT because I love veggies. I'll definitely be buying those books. 😊

[@denisehogarth5433]

Thank you so much for this. I have waited patiently for someone/anyone to show me instapot red beans and rice and I am over joyed. The box mixes were getting very hard to find and costly so this is wonderful. Thanks again

[@josephmaschak8652]

Perfect timing. I've been thinking about something like this all week.

[@thewilliams7]

I figured out how to make red beans and rice about 2 years ago after using tips I got from your channel. I do it with dry beans though, cooking the rice separately like they do in the south (I lived in Louisiana for 9 years). I moved to Colorado 2 years ago and cook red beans and rice for the people at work all the time- they prefer it to the local Cajun place. This looks does look delicious though!

[@blackstarRH]

Yeah, I'm in Texas and I visit Louisiana pretty often and I make my beans via instant pot and the rice is separate. Did you try this recipe? How did you like the beans the way he did these?

[@thewilliams7]

@blackstarRH I haven't tried this yet - I feel weird using beans out of a can, lol. I might try it in the future though

[@blackstarRH]

@@thewilliams7 Canned beans aren't awful. It only takes about 30 mins. for the beans to become more tender and if you season your beans properly, you won't find that "canned" after taste prominent at all. thanks for replying!

[@gail4101]

Yum! I love beans and rice and my IP…”what could be betta”…love you, Jeffrey!

[@davidlebsack7552]

We have Conecuh sausage here in North Texas at Brookshires. And we have Buc-ee’s so gotta love TEXAS.

[@joelchoquette5674]

I'm so glad that you've finally done this recipe Jeffrey. I've looked for other recipes for red beans and rice in the Instant Pot and there really aren't a lot out there. And with Richard being from the South it's always surprised me that you hadn't covered this yet. I think your idea at the end of adding a ham hock to cooking cycle would really add some good smoke flavor to the dish.

[@charlesjacques750]

You lost me with the canned beans and adding that Trinity with the rice instead of the beans and smoked ham hocks. But not bad for a Yankee 😂.

[@yukistraton5304]

Can’t wait to try this one. Had your bolognese today it’s my hubby’s favorite. You’re a great cook. Thank you for sharing these recipes with us..

[@lauriemacpherson9600]

Made it, loved it!! Ordered the new book and I can’t wait!!

[@jimmorales486]

Jeffrey, you've been reading my mind! Could not wait and made it this afternoon! Absolute perfection. Brilliant call on warming the beans at the end of the process. My only diff was I used a standard mirepoix instead of the trinity. (Bell peppers and I are NOT friends...) 😄 This an amazing budget-friendly, tummy-filling masterpiece. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ - Will definitely recommend! Thanks for all your hard work!!

[@PressureLuck]

Enjoy!!!

[@bobhope8412]

Are those Blue Runner's Jeffrey?? If not you need to check into them! Can't wait to get your new book! Would love it to be autographed but lol... just kidding. Love your channel!

[@sharonleite6501]

Cooked up your red beans and rice changing to Canagua sausage and mixing up my own creole season (working with what was on hand). It is a keeper! 😋😋😋Thank you for sharing another great!

[@PressureLuck]

You’re so welcome!

[@DigsRetro]

This is exactly what I had planned to make today in the Instantpot, but was going to wing it. Thank you!❤

[@DigsRetro]

Oh, whoops, you didn't use dry beans. Well, at least I know how much garlic and spices to use in my dry beans. The beans are supposed to be a little mushy, I put a stick blender in mine to mush up some of them.

[@pulseweld]

instapot is the best rice cooker ive ever had.

[@ceecee8757]

Same. And I'm Asian, so I've used plenty if rice cookers, but the IP is the best. I have a 3 qt mini that I use just for rice.

[@SamisSweetLife]

Made this last night and it was delicious! Great recipe! Thank you so much!

[@shelleylemmond46]

That looks sooooo good 👍. I'll definitely be making that 😋. Thank you for sharing.

[@maryjanechapman6515]

Making this today! From Louisiana not far from Nola…love red beans & rice! ⚜️

[@PressureLuck]

Enjoy!

[@scott.wallace8625]

Dude I just did that not following the recipe but following the build. This is a really cool very tasty simple thing.

[@jaredheine4076]

Made this delicious dish this evening, with the addition of a scotch bonnet. Absolutely great, thank you.

[@gpdewitt]

If you can get it where you are, Slap Ya Mama (I kid you not, that's the weird name of the stuff) is another good southern seasoning. Just don't get the hottest one, unless you have an iron mouth! We learned of this from a cab driver in Miami, and we think he's right, best southern (NOT Mexican) spice mix.

[@mocafrost]

I've made this more times than I can count now. A family favorite. Thank you.

[@PressureLuck]

So glad!

[@tayloriginals999]

My wife and I were fortunate enough to go to the Mobile Mardi Gras in 2012. It was a great time!

[@Pythonaria]

One to try as I like everything in the recipe - and all available here in the UK. Only thing I'd have to do is half the quantities as there's only myself and my adult son and I'm not sure how this dish would freeze. I use a lot of your recipes Jeff. My son's favourite is Godfather Pasta so I'll have to make it again soon.

[@JessicaSantos-gb8ht]

Beautiful recipe & your evaluator could not stop eating 🤣🤣🤣. THAT says it all!!! Love from Puerto Rico, the island where Everyone LOVES rice & beans 😘😘😘

[@markdohrmann5983]

I've been thinking about doing red beans & rice and this just guaranteed it will be on the rotation this weekend!

[@PressureLuck]

Enjoy!

[@markdohrmann5983]

@@PressureLuck I finally got the chance to make this and I absolutely loved it! I think next time I might substitute the andouille for extra beans and then add some chopped rotisserie chicken from the store in after the rice cooks. I keep remembering from experience that I'm just not big on sausage but I always give it another try just in case. I think substituting the chicken would be better to my personal taste, but the recipe was fantastic! Thanks for all the inspiration! I've definitely become more adventurous with the Instant Pot since I started watching your videos!

[@arg2504]

Tried it and WOW!!!! This is VEEEEEEEEERRRRRRRRYYYYYYYYY GOOD! THANKS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@tallyboop]

I just made this and wanted to know if you can freeze some of this? Oh it’s really, really, good!!!!!

[@ronadkins8997]

Love this recipe and video! A wonderful Sunday lunch meal!

[@annieoakley1587]

I have never had red beans and rice but that looks delicious. I’ll have to give it a try.

[@acerock013]

the only change i would make would be the drop the meat first so they get some sear on then deglaze the fond with the brazing liquid

[@gail4101]

Jeffrey, I re-watched this again just so I don’t mess up while I cook it for dinner…wow, Richard looks like you’re starving him 🤭, give him a big hug from me too!

[@williej3831]

Great recipe. Unfortunately I can’t eat rice. But I would cook the dry beans with the veggies and sausage yum yum.

[@yvonnekuter6469]

This looks delicious, Jeffrey! I'm pretty sure my husband will love this; I plan to try it tomorrow. Thanks for the meal ideas.

[@PressureLuck]

Enjoy!

[@kathrynp7595]

Definitely going to make this tomorrow, YUM 🤩

[@PsychoCutieMe]

Yum Im gonna try this - WAY simpler than other recipes i ve seen

[@marciaz5346]

I love your gumbo recipe Jeffrey. This looks delicious too. I hope you and Richard are both feeling better.

[@mikecannon5530]

Made this tonight... yum!

[@brendarigdonsbrensden.8350]

Mobilé was where it was happening where the feast was to use up all the rich pantry items before lent began. I’m a spicy bean and sausage soup with scoop of rice on top that what you made is more of a jambalaya which is still delish.

[@mac-sonnymiles31]

Wow did I get in early on this one! 4th viewer! Love ya Jeffrey!

[@Ameslan1]

Looks great! will make this for sure! What does Banjo think?

[@FishLite]

looks great! and so simple

[@Abbycats411]

I can’t wait to get your 4th book, I have them all!

[@pappystern2955]

Great idea, Jeffrey, adding the beans at the end. One question, is there a reason why you don't add the hot sauce before you pressure cook? I would think it would infuse better. Really looking forward to hearing your feedback 👍

[@dingalingmasterpiecetheater]

I just made this. IT. IS. PHENOMENAL!

[@terryheckel9299]

Richard's mustache is delightful

[@PressureLuck]

I’ll be sure to tell his mustache

[@DietBajaBlast]

Just buy the Zatarian's box mix.

[@tobycarlson1640]

I like my sausage browned, I think I would brown the sausage, then add oil and the veggies to cook then deglaze with broth adding sausage back then do the rest like you did. All the Red beans and Rice I have had the sausage was cooked separate and well browned

[@clairenason4869]

Can't wait to try this.

[@joeroscillo4015]

Great job!! Noticed, you didn't get your bowl back either!! A complement, for sure!!

[@LeoRousseau]

Brand new subscriber here from Fall River, Massachusetts! I'm going to try this in the upcoming week! Looks awesome! 🇺🇦🇺🇸👊

[@PressureLuck]

Welcome!

[@reggiedunlop2222]

Richard looks like a Chef John body-double! 😂 That’s a compliment btw

[@rehlers23]

It's either Better than Bullion or Borsin LOL. 2 of my staple food groups now.

[@daniakeady2104]

Looks delicious. Can’t wait to try it.

[@denisec425]

I have to books and really need all of them

[@dna194]

We made this recipe with a smoked ham shank 😋 🤤

[@aopLib19]

Thank you for the video and the recipe. One question though - I've always thought you really needed to cook beans at least a little under high pressure to reduce the danger of the Lectins. Even with canned kidney beans and black beans, I have exposed them to 10 to 15 minutes of high pressure when making things like chili, just to be safe. Your thoughts?

[@alvinsmith8250]

This is ok if you are wanting to make something quick and for someone who doesn't know better or never had. However, this would NEVER be approved in Louisiana....esp. in New Orleans. You are also missing key ingredients (take if from a southerner). If you want to improve this recipe, you MUST use black pepper, bay leaves and some sort of smoked meat like ham hock or pork neck bones. A ham bone would be a plus. If you don't like pork, you can use smoked turkey. Either way, you can't omit those ingredients. Finally, it's your preference, but down south you need more beans than rice and serve up some cornbread to go with it. If you use dry beans, New Orleans own Camilla brand is best! As my fellow Louisiana family would say, "ya heard me?!?!?" LOL! Thanks for your content....It's usually on point.

[@derekstadler9037]

Looks great! Can you please do a multi recipe video using similar ingredients like pairing this recipe with a jambalaya recipe since they are similar.

[@ianrimerman2982]

Looks incredible!! 😊

[@brucemagarvey4371]

Made it, liked it even further north.

[@kailexx1962]

While bell pepper is the usual choice for this dish, I like to use Poblano pepper instead. It just gives it a little something extra.

[@jaxexe9408]

I fell like it would be so much better if you crisped up the sausage a bit, still looks delicious! Rice and beans will be good regardless of what else is added, going to be adding this to my recipes to make

[@robertmuir2904]

Agree. I just made this and browned the sausage first, removed it, then cooked the trinity in the sausage oil. I also added a few dashes or Worcestershire sauce to deglaze the pan before adding the broth. Turned out really well.

[@denisec425]

Love love red beans and rice,, I however like it a bit saucy and not dry

[@PressureLuck]

That’s exactly what this is. ;)

[@scotto9591]

Richard....Dauphin Street 8n Mobile has cobblestones. Along with a few others. 😉

[@remcvay]

Oh I know it’s here and there; it’s just not something I think of Mobile being known for.

[@jessicasemelbauer1492]

This looks delicious!💜

[@donhughes8465]

Looks great!

[@cynthiamottel9504]

Cannot wait to try it!

[@marvin41ful]

Do you have a creamy potato soup recipe? I have 2 of your books. Thanks for all you do.

[@ceecee8757]

I like Slap Ya Mama's Cajun seasoning better because it doesn't have MSG like Tony Chachere's does.

[@joannerandolph5533]

Cannot wait to make this!!!!! ❤

[@dungeonbrownies]

Lentils and rice have a close enough cooking time that it's doable actually.

[@tessa4668]

Making this now with conecuh sausage. Can’t wait!

[@dingalingmasterpiecetheater]

If it's Richard approved, I'll give it go!

[@The2ndFirst]

That's a good idea. I will try that.

[@davidnewhouse9403]

What setting should I use for brown brown basmati rice

[@francesmeadows589]

Can’t wait to try

[@stephenmykoliw2109]

Thank you... Been looking for a good recipe for this

[@stephenmykoliw2109]

Made it last weekend... Was great!!!!