Cajun Red Beans and Rice Recipe

Name: Cajun Red Beans and Rice
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 large onion (diced); 2 bell peppers (diced); 1 stalk celery (diced); 3 jalapenos (minced); 2 teaspoons cayenne pepper; 2 teaspoons white pepper; 2 teaspoons black pepper; 2 teaspoons paprika; 2 teaspoons garlic (crushed); 1 teaspoon dry mustard; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; ½ teaspoon thyme; ½ teaspoon oregano; 1 bay leaf; 14 lb bacon; 4 tablespoons butter; 3 quarts red beans (dry, rinced, sorted); 6 quarts vegetable broth; 1 quart brown rice; 3 dashes Tabasco sauce; 1 -3 teaspoon salt (to taste)

Servings: persons

1 large onion (diced)
2 bell peppers (diced)
1 stalk celery (diced)
3 jalapenos (minced)
2 teaspoons cayenne pepper
2 teaspoons white pepper
2 teaspoons black pepper
2 teaspoons paprika
2 teaspoons garlic (crushed)
1 teaspoon dry mustard
1 teaspoon ground cumin
½ teaspoon thyme
½ teaspoon oregano
1 bay leaf
14 lb bacon
4 tablespoons butter
3 quarts red beans (dry, rinced, sorted)
6 quarts vegetable broth
1 quart brown rice
3 dashes Tabasco sauce
1 -3 teaspoon salt (to taste)

1
In med hot pan, fry bacon, remove and retain 2 tbs of drippings.
2
Chop fried bacon.
3
Saute the onions, bell pepper, celery, jalapenos, and garlic until translucent in the bacon drippings.
4
Add remaining butter and spices, except salt and stir for 5-7 minutes.
5
Add beans, 5 quarts of the broth (enough to cover beans), and Tabasco and bring to a boil.
6
Keep remaining broth hot in another pan.
7
Reduce to a simmer.
8
After about an hour, add the rice, and chopped bacon and continue cooking until the beans are done (about another hour).
9
NOTE: Cooking time can be reduced by using canned beans.
10
Just add the canned beans and rice at the same time and cook for 1 hour.
11
Add additional broth as needed.
12
Season with salt to taste and serve.

8934

kcal

Calories

680

Fat

Carbs

599

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 21 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 large onion (diced), 2 bell peppers (diced), 1 stalk celery (diced), 3 jalapenos (minced), and more.

Yes, Cajun 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.

Cajun Red Beans and Rice

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