Cajun-Style Red Beans And Rice Recipe

Name: Cajun-Style Red Beans And Rice
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 -4 tablespoons oil; 1 medium onion, chopped; 1 -2 tablespoon chopped fresh garlic; 1 green bell pepper, chopped; 1 -2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes; 1 -2 tablespoon chili powder (or use chipotle chili powder or to taste); 1 teaspoon paprika (or to taste); 2 cups tomato sauce (can add in more); 1 (13 ounce) can stewed tomatoes (with juice); salt; 1 -2 teaspoon sugar; 1 -2 teaspoon louisianna hot sauce (add in only if you like extreme spicy!); 2 (15 ounce) cans red kidney beans, drained and rinsed under cold water; 5 -8 slices bacon, cooked and finely chopped (optional, or use dryed smoked sausage, sliced); 4 cups cooked rice

Servings: persons

3 -4 tablespoons oil
1 medium onion, chopped
1 -2 tablespoon chopped fresh garlic
1 green bell pepper, chopped
1 -2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 -2 tablespoon chili powder (or use chipotle chili powder or to taste)
1 teaspoon paprika (or to taste)
2 cups tomato sauce (can add in more)
1 (13 ounce) can stewed tomatoes (with juice)
salt
1 -2 teaspoon sugar
1 -2 teaspoon louisianna hot sauce (add in only if you like extreme spicy!)
2 (15 ounce) cans red kidney beans, drained and rinsed under cold water
5 -8 slices bacon, cooked and finely chopped (optional, or use dryed smoked sausage, sliced)
4 cups cooked rice

1
Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
2
Add in onions, garlic green bell pepper and crushed chili flakes; saute until veggies are soft (about 8 minutes).
3
Sprinkle with chili powder and paprika, cook about 1 minute.
4
Add in tomato sauce, stewed tomatoes and hot sauce (if using) season with salt and add in sugar to taste if needed.
5
Add in beans, cooked ground beef and bacon if using; mix to combine and simmer for about 1 hour.
6
Serve mixed or over rice topped with a dollup of sour cream if desired.

2256

kcal

Calories

130

Fat

203

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 -4 tablespoons oil, 1 medium onion, chopped, 1 -2 tablespoon chopped fresh garlic, 1 green bell pepper, chopped, and more.

Yes, Cajun-Style 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-Style Red Beans And Rice

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