Our Southern Black Beans and Rice Recipe is one of those slow cooker recipes that you just keep coming back to–it’s that good! Southern black beans get a lot of their flavor from the ham hock that slowly cooks all day long with it. Southern ham and rice recipes are just about the tastiest recipe around! Mmmmm hmmm. 🙂 

Why we love Southern Black Beans and Rice Recipe 

There’s something about a southern comfort food recipe that rings in all our hearts. . . whether or not we have southern roots! We all know that it’s going to be down-home-delicious and stick to those ribs!

Southern Black Beans and Rice will keep you full and happy for long haul. The flavor is rich and full and you’ll be thrilled with the whole experience.

We lived in Texas when my kiddos were little, in fact two of my kids are Texas born. We loved living there and really loved the people and hospitality of the south! Southern Black Beans and Rice Recipe reminds me of the years we spent enjoying it all.  

Five reasons to eat more beans:

1- The fiber in beans helps you feel full faster and prevents overeating.

2- Beans are an excellent (and inexpensive) source of protein.

3- They can lower your cholesterol and reduce the risk of heart attack.

4- Beans have a positive affect on blood sugar, giving you long-lasting energy!

5- They protect you from some cancers!

Now, I know that some times beans give people a bit of a negative (gas-sy) experience BUT, the more often you incorporate them into your diet the easier it becomes on your system and that negative soon becomes a non-issue!! 

(Also Beano really does work!) There are so many obvious benefits to eating more beans that it’s worth the process! : )

Ingredients for Southern Black Beans and Rice Recipe

• bag of black beans
• celery
• green pepper
• jalapeno pepper
• beef boullion
• clove garlic
• onion
• ham hock (4-5 slices bacon, cut small can work too)
• thyme
• oregano
• sea salt

How to make Southern Black Beans and Rice Recipe

• In a medium mixing bowl cover black beans with 3 inches of water.
• Let soak over night and rinse well in strainer.
• Pre-heat slow cooker on high and spray ceramic insert generously with cooking spray.
• Add all ingredients, cover, cook on high for 5 hours or until beans are soft.
• Remove ham hock, pull off meat, add back to slow cooker.
• Serve warm over brown rice.
• Top with salsa, light sour cream, chives.

Step-by-Step photos for Southern Black Beans and Rice Recipe 

Yield: 12

Southern Black Beans and Rice Recipe

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Southern Black Beans and Rice Recipe is one of those slow cooker recipes that you just keep coming back to. . . it’s that good!

Prep Time 15 minutes

Cook Time 5 hours

Total Time 5 hours 15 minutes

Ingredients

• 1 lb package dry black beans
• 2 cups celery, chopped
• 1 green pepper; de-seeded, small diced
• 1 jalapeno pepper; de-seeded, minced
• 2 beef boullion
• 1 teaspoon garlic, minced
• 1 onion, medium diced
• 1 ham hock (or 4-5 slices bacon, cut into 1/4 inch slices)
• 1 teaspoon thyme
• 1 1/2 teaspoons oregano
• 2 teaspoons sea salt
• 1 teaspoon pepper
• 2 quarts hot water
• Brown Rice, prepared according to package directions

Instructions

1. In a medium mixing bowl cover black beans with 3 inches of water.
2. Let soak over night and rinse well in strainer.
3. Pre-heat slow cooker on high and spray ceramic insert generously with cooking spray.
4. Add all ingredients, cover, cook on high for 5 hours or until beans are soft.
5. Remove ham hock, pull off meat, add back to slow cooker.
6. Serve warm over brown rice.
7. Top with salsa, light sour cream, chives.

Nutrition Information:

Yield:

12

Serving Size:

1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 163Total Fat: 1gSaturated Fat: 0gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 4mgSodium: 536mgCarbohydrates: 28gFiber: 7gSugar: 2gProtein: 10g

More Southern Recipes

• Sweet Potato Pie

• Creamed Peas and New Potatoes

• Panfried Catfish with Sweet Chili Garlic Sauce

• Southwest Chicken Chowder

• White Texas Sheet Cake

• Essence Creole Seasoning

• Brisket with Rosemary Potato Hash

• Chicken Enchilada Cornbread Pie

• Banana Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting 

• Southwest Chicken and Rice

• Jalapeno Honey Cornbread

Enjoy our Southern Black Beans and Rice recipe this week!

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