Authentic New Orleans Red Beans And Rice Recipe

Name: Authentic New Orleans Red Beans And Rice
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon shortening, or as needed; 1 white onion, chopped; 3 cloves garlic, chopped; 1 green bell pepper, chopped; 8 cups water; 1 pound dried red beans; 1 smoked ham hock; 1 pound smoked sausage, cut into bite-sized pieces; 2 stalks celery, chopped; 2 bay leaves; 1 tablespoon Creole seasoning (such as Tony Chachere's(R)); 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme; 1/2 teaspoon dried sage; 1 dash hot pepper sauce (such as Tabasco(R)), or to taste (optional); 3 cups cooked white rice

Servings: persons

1 tablespoon shortening, or as needed
1 white onion, chopped
3 cloves garlic, chopped
1 green bell pepper, chopped
8 cups water
1 pound dried red beans
1 smoked ham hock
1 pound smoked sausage, cut into bite-sized pieces
2 stalks celery, chopped
2 bay leaves
1 tablespoon Creole seasoning (such as Tony Chachere's(R))
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon dried sage
1 dash hot pepper sauce (such as Tabasco(R)), or to taste (optional)
3 cups cooked white rice

1
Melt shortening in a skillet over medium heat. Cook and stir onion, garlic, and bell pepper in hot shortening until tender, 5 to 7 minutes.
2
Combine water, red beans, and ham hock in a large pot; bring to a boil. Stir onion mixture into the water; add smoked sausage and celery to the boiling water; return to a boil. Stir bay leaves, Creole seasoning, thyme, and sage into the boiling water. Reduce heat to low, place a cover on the pot, and simmer until the beans are tender, about 5 hours.
3
Remove and discard ham hock and bay leaves; stir in hot pepper sauce and serve over white rice.

722

kcal

Calories

Fat

144

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 tablespoon shortening, or as needed, 1 white onion, chopped, 3 cloves garlic, chopped, 1 green bell pepper, chopped, and more.

Yes, Authentic New Orleans Red Beans And Rice falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Authentic New Orleans Red Beans And Rice

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