Anyone ever used beef broth instead of chicken stock in their red beans?

Never tried that but the last time I made red beans I used some Penzey's ham base and it was damn good.

I have never tried it, never planned on it, but I sent the fiance to the store and she forgot chicken stock. So it won't mess up the flavor if I use beef stock?

I use them too. I guess my question is can I sub beef stock for chicken stock and not ruin my beans?

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I wouldn't use beef stock.

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Why?

I doubt 99% of the people on the planet would be able to tell the difference. Why not use beef in a dish that includes sausage and ham?

I agree with you, but the OP never mentioned using a ham stock. He was going to use chicken stock but now only has beef stock.

I'd just use water, then.

OP, are you adding ham, pork, sausage or just cooking plain beans with no meat? I'd still just use water. The beans make a stock themselves.

I don't think you'll ruin them, but I don't see the need for beef stock.

Using smoked sausage

Just use water. The sausage, beans and seasonings will provide plenty of flavor. If you want to make sort of a stock, boil water in a pot, put the whole sausage in and let it sit, top on the pot, for about 15 minutes or so. Use that water for the beans and then do whatever you usually do with the sausage.

I just use water with smoked ham hocks. I add andouille in the last 45 minutes or so. I prefer the pork flavor .