Black Beans And Rice With Bacon Recipe

Name: Black Beans And Rice With Bacon Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 ounces bacon (about 4 slices), sliced thinly; 1 medium yellow onion, chopped (about 1 cup); 1 red bell pepper, stemmed, seeded, chopped (about 1 cup); 1 Serrano pepper, stemmed seeded, chopped (about 2 tablespoons; 2 garlic cloves, minced (about 2 teaspoons); 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano; Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper; 1 cup white rice; 1 (15-ounce) can black beans, drained; 2 cups homemade or store-bought low-sodium chicken stock; 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar; 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce; 2 scallions, green parts only, thinly sliced

Servings: persons

4 ounces bacon (about 4 slices), sliced thinly
1 medium yellow onion, chopped (about 1 cup)
1 red bell pepper, stemmed, seeded, chopped (about 1 cup)
1 Serrano pepper, stemmed seeded, chopped (about 2 tablespoons
2 garlic cloves, minced (about 2 teaspoons)
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 cup white rice
1 (15-ounce) can black beans, drained
2 cups homemade or store-bought low-sodium chicken stock
2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
2 scallions, green parts only, thinly sliced

1
Cook bacon in a large dutch oven over medium heat until crisp, stirring occasionally. Remove pieces with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels. Remove all but 2 tablespoons of fat.
2
Add onion, red bell pepper, and serrano, and cook until onion is soft and starting to take on some color, about 5 minutes. Add garlic, cumin, oregano, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and few cracks of black pepper. Stir until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Stir in rice and cook until most of the grains turn chalky white, 1 to 2 minutes.
3
Add black beans, chicken broth, apple cider vinegar, and Worcestershire sauce and stir well. Bring to a boil, and then reduce heat to low. Cover the pot and cook until the rice is completely cooked, stirring after 10 minutes or so, 15 to 20 minutes total. Garnish with sliced green scallions and the cooked bacon.

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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

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 ounces bacon (about 4 slices), sliced thinly, 1 medium yellow onion, chopped (about 1 cup), 1 red bell pepper, stemmed, seeded, chopped (about 1 cup), 1 Serrano pepper, stemmed seeded, chopped (about 2 tablespoons, and more.

Yes, Black Beans And Rice With Bacon Recipe 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!