Authentic Red Beans And Rice Recipe

Name: Authentic Red Beans And Rice
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 pound dried red beans; SEASONING MIX:; 1 tablespoon paprika; 2 tablespoons black pepper; 2 teaspoons dry mustard; 1 1/2 teaspoons dried sweet basil leaves; 1 teaspoon dried oregano leaves; 1 teaspoon garlic powder; 1 teaspoon onion powder; 1 teaspoon ground cayenne; Day Two Preparation:; 1/2 pound bacon, finely diced; 1 1/2 cups onion, chopped; 1 1/2 cups green bell pepper, chopped; 1 cup celery, chopped; 3 bay leaves; 2 cups fresh tomatoes, peeled and chopped; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 3 tablespoons brown sugar; 5 cups low-sodium chicken broth; 2 cups Mahatma(R) or Carolina(R) White Rice, Prepared

Servings: persons

1 pound dried red beans
SEASONING MIX:
1 tablespoon paprika
2 tablespoons black pepper
2 teaspoons dry mustard
1 1/2 teaspoons dried sweet basil leaves
1 teaspoon dried oregano leaves
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon ground cayenne
Day Two Preparation:
1/2 pound bacon, finely diced
1 1/2 cups onion, chopped
1 1/2 cups green bell pepper, chopped
1 cup celery, chopped
3 bay leaves
2 cups fresh tomatoes, peeled and chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
3 tablespoons brown sugar
5 cups low-sodium chicken broth
2 cups Mahatma(R) or Carolina(R) White Rice, Prepared

1
Put the beans in a large pot, add hot water to cover, and let soak overnight.
2
Combine seasoning mix ingredients in a small bowl. Makes 1/4 cup plus 1-1/2 teaspoons.
3
Drain the beans. Place the bacon in a 5-quart pot over high heat. Cover and cook, uncovering to stir once or twice, until crispy. Add onions, bell peppers, celery, and bay leaves. Scrape the bottom of the pot, cover and cook until the onions are lightly browned, about 3 to 4 minutes. Add 2 tablespoons of seasoning mix and drained beans; scrape the pot bottom. Cover pot and cook, occasionally scraping bottom of the pot, about 7 minutes. Add tomatoes and scrape pot bottom well. Cover and cook, stirring from time to time, about 8 minutes. Stir in the garlic, cover and cook 4 to 5 minutes. Stir in brown sugar, 2 cups of the chicken stock, and 2 tablespoons of seasoning mix. Bring to a boil, cover, reduce the heat to low, and simmer, stirring occasionally, 20 minutes. Add 2 cups more of stock, cover and cook, stirring occasionally, about 50 minutes. Stir in the remaining seasoning mix, if you like your beans highly seasoned, and the remaining 1 cup stock. Cover and cook until beans are tender, about 20 minutes.
4
Serve in bowls with warm rice.
5
401 /serving
6
16 g
7
6 g
8
0 g
9
27 mg
10
543 mg
11
46 g
12
9 g
13
19 g

1512

kcal

Calories

Fat

151

Carbs

138

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

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 21 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 pound dried red beans, SEASONING MIX:, 1 tablespoon paprika, 2 tablespoons black pepper, and more.

Yes, Authentic Red Beans And Rice falls under the Soups & Stews 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.

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Authentic Red Beans And Rice

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Variations & substitutions

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