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 smoked ham hock or ham bone; 2 pkg. kidney beans; 2 stalks chopped celery; 1 large chopped purple onion; 1 large chopped green pepper; 3 cloves (3 Tbsp. chopped) garlic; 1 bay leaf; 1 tsp. thyme; 4 strips bacon, cook and save grease; 1/2 c. flour; 1/4 c. water; 1 lb. Cajun sausage links, cut in bite size pieces; 1 lb. smoked sausage links, cut into bite size pieces; 1 tsp. Tony Chachere Cajun seasoning

Servings: persons

1 smoked ham hock or ham bone
2 pkg. kidney beans
2 stalks chopped celery
1 large chopped purple onion
1 large chopped green pepper
3 cloves (3 Tbsp. chopped) garlic
1 bay leaf
1 tsp. thyme
4 strips bacon, cook and save grease
1/2 c. flour
1/4 c. water
1 lb. Cajun sausage links, cut in bite size pieces
1 lb. smoked sausage links, cut into bite size pieces
1 tsp. Tony Chachere Cajun seasoning

1
Soak kidney beans overnight with baking soda (2 teaspoons) and salt.
2
In a teaspoon of bacon grease cook celery, onion, green pepper and garlic.
3
Add cooked ingredients to beans covered with a good amount of water.
4
Add bay leaf, cayenne pepper, thyme and 2 tablespoons Tony Chachere Cajun seasoning.
5
Add cut up regular and Cajun sausage.
6
Let simmer for 1 or 2 hours.
7
Cook bacon, save grease, crumble bacon and set aside.
8
Add flour, water and 1 cup mashed beans to bacon grease.
9
Put this mixture back in beans.
10
Add cayenne flakes and 1 cup catsup and simmer for 1 hour.
11
Cook rice and serve the red beans over the rice.

470

kcal

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Fat

Carbs

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

A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

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: 1 smoked ham hock or ham bone, 2 pkg. kidney beans, 2 stalks chopped celery, 1 large chopped purple onion, and more.

Yes, Cajun 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Cajun Red Beans And Rice

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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