Black Beans Creole
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INGREDIENTS 1 to 2 pounds smoked sausage, cut into 1-inch slices 3 (15-ounce) cans black beans, drained 1½ cups onions, chopped 1½ cups celery, chopped 3 cloves garlic, minced (or more to taste) 2 teaspoons leaf thyme 1½ teaspoons leaf oregano 1½ teaspoons white pepper ¼ teaspoon black pepper ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper, or to taste 1 chicken bouillon cube 5 bay leaves 1 (8-ounce) can tomato sauce 1 cup water Hot cooked rice Brown sausage in a skillet over medium heat. Drain fat and transfer to a crockpot. Combine remaining ingredients and add to crockpot. Cover and cook on LOW 8 hours or on HIGH 4 hours. Remove bay leaves and discard. Serve over cooked rice. Serves 6 to 8