Cajun Red Beans Recipe

Name: Cajun Red Beans
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb dried kidney beans; 1 ham bone, with some meat attached; 9 cups water or 9 cups chicken stock; 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce; 1 teaspoon hot sauce; 8 ounces tomato sauce; 1 lb smoked sausage or 1 lb kielbasa; 1 ½ cups ham, from ham bone, cubed; 1 12 medium onions, chopped; 6 garlic cloves, chopped; 2 stalks celery, diced; 2 tablespoons sherry wine (optional); 1 teaspoon dried thyme; 1 teaspoon dried basil; 1 teaspoon black pepper; 2 teaspoons creole seasoning, Tony Chachere's; 2 bay leaves

Servings: persons

1 lb dried kidney beans
1 ham bone, with some meat attached
9 cups water or 9 cups chicken stock
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon hot sauce
8 ounces tomato sauce
1 lb smoked sausage or 1 lb kielbasa
1 ½ cups ham, from ham bone, cubed
1 12 medium onions, chopped
6 garlic cloves, chopped
2 stalks celery, diced
2 tablespoons sherry wine (optional)
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 teaspoon black pepper
2 teaspoons creole seasoning, Tony Chachere's
2 bay leaves

1
Pre-soak beans overnight or use quick soak according to pkg.
2
directions.
3
Add ham bone, stock, water, tomato sauce, worcestershire and hot sauce to pot with beans.
4
Bring to a boil, then lower heat to a simmer.
5
(Make a mental note of the time.
6
).
7
Saute sausage and ham (a little browning of the meat adds nice flavor), add to pot.
8
Sautee onion, celery and garlic in same pan in rendered meat fat, add to pot.
9
(Optional) De-glaze pan with sherry, reduce until almost evaporated, add some of the broth from pot to capture browned bits, add back to pot.
10
Add remaining seasonings and simmer for a total of 2 1/2 hours from above start time, stirring every half hour.
11
To thicken, smash some of the beans against the side of the pot as it simmers, after they have softened, about an hour before done.
12
Remove bay leaves and ENJOY!

1478

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

208

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

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 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb dried kidney beans, 1 ham bone, with some meat attached, 9 cups water or 9 cups chicken stock, 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce, and more.

Yes, Cajun Red Beans 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!

Cajun Red Beans

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Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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