Classic Red Beans N Rice Recipe

Name: Classic Red Beans N Rice
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 pound dried kidney beans; 8 cups water; 1 ham hock; 2 bay leaves; 1 teaspoon onion powder; 1 pound ground beef; 1 large onion, chopped; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon pepper; 1 garlic clove, minced; Hot cooked rice; Chopped fresh parsley, optional

Servings: persons

1 pound dried kidney beans
8 cups water
1 ham hock
2 bay leaves
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 pound ground beef
1 large onion, chopped
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 garlic clove, minced
Hot cooked rice
Chopped fresh parsley, optional

1
Sort beans and rinse with cold water. Place beans in a Dutch oven; add water to cover by 2 in. Bring to a boil; boil for 2 minutes. Remove from the heat; cover and let stand until beans are softened, 1 to 4 hours.
2
Drain and rinse beans, discarding liquid. Return to Dutch oven. Add the water, ham hock, bay leaves and onion powder. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 1 hour.
3
In a large cast-iron or other heavy skillet, cook the beef, onion, salt and pepper over medium heat until meat is no longer pink. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Drain. Add to bean mixture. Simmer, uncovered, for 1 hour. Discard bay leaves.
4
Remove ham hock; allow to cool. Remove meat from bones; discard bone. Cut meat into bite-size pieces and return to broth. Heat through. Serve with rice and if desired, top with chopped fresh parsley.

521

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* 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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 pound dried kidney beans, 8 cups water, 1 ham hock, 2 bay leaves, and more.

Yes, Classic Red Beans N Rice falls under the Drinks & Smoothies category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

Classic Red Beans N Rice

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