1 1/2 to 2 lbs. smoked sausage, sliced in 1/2-inch slices
1 (1 lb.) bag red beans
1 lg. onion, chopped
1 lb. can tomatoes
2 cloves garlic, shopped
1 tsp. crushed red pepper
2 tsp. chili powder
2 tsp. salt
4 c. water

Soak beans overnight. Combine in crock pot onion, tomatoes, garlic, crushed pepper, chili powder, salt and water. Add beans, which have been drained, and sausage. Cook on high for 2 hours and then on low for 8 hours. Serve over steamed rice.