Smoky Slow Cooker Sausage & Beans

Ingredients

• 1 pound smoked sausage (such as kielbasa or andouille), sliced into ½-inch rounds
• 2 cans (15 ounces each) of great northern beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 can (15 ounces) of black beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 medium onion, diced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 bell pepper (red or green), diced
• 1 cup diced tomatoes (fresh or canned, with juices)
• 2 cups chicken broth (or vegetable broth)
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon cumin
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• Chopped fresh parsley or cilantro for garnish (optional)
• Shredded cheese for serving (optional)

Instructions

1. Begin by preparing your ingredients. Slice the smoked sausage into ½-inch rounds and set aside. Dice the onion, bell pepper, and mince the garlic.
2. In your slow cooker, combine the sliced sausage, great northern beans, black beans, onion, garlic, bell pepper, and diced tomatoes.
3. Pour in the chicken broth, ensuring all ingredients are submerged. Add the Worcestershire sauce, smoked paprika, oregano, cumin, salt, and pepper. Stir gently.
4. Stir the mixture gently to combine all the ingredients evenly.
5. Cover the slow cooker with the lid and set it to cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours.
6. Once finished, taste and adjust seasoning if necessary. Serve hot, garnished with chopped parsley or cilantro, and top with shredded cheese if desired.