Loaded Red Beans Recipe

Name: Loaded Red Beans
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb dry red beans (soaked overnight); 8 cups water; 1 lb smoked pork butt (cut into 1/2 inch pieces); 2 hot banana peppers (chopped); ¼ teaspoon liquid, smoke-hickory flavored; 1 tablespoon adobo seasoning; 1 tablespoon Old Bay Seasoning; 1 tablespoon cajun seasoning or 1 tablespoon creole seasoning; 1 tablespoon gumbo file; 1 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper; 1 teaspoon black pepper (fresh ground); 2 teaspoons celery seeds; 3 bay leaves; 1 lb andouille sausages (cut into half moons) or 1 lb smoked sausage (cut into half moons); 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 onion (chopped); 12 green bell pepper (chopped); 12 red bell pepper (chopped); 4 garlic cloves (minced); 1 medium zucchini (chopped); 1 cup marsala wine

Servings: persons

1 lb dry red beans (soaked overnight)
8 cups water
1 lb smoked pork butt (cut into 1/2 inch pieces)
2 hot banana peppers (chopped)
¼ teaspoon liquid, smoke-hickory flavored
1 tablespoon adobo seasoning
1 tablespoon Old Bay Seasoning
1 tablespoon cajun seasoning or 1 tablespoon creole seasoning
1 tablespoon gumbo file
1 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon black pepper (fresh ground)
2 teaspoons celery seeds
3 bay leaves
1 lb andouille sausages (cut into half moons) or 1 lb smoked sausage (cut into half moons)
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 onion (chopped)
12 green bell pepper (chopped)
12 red bell pepper (chopped)
4 garlic cloves (minced)
1 medium zucchini (chopped)
1 cup marsala wine

1
In a large pot add the dry beans, cottage butt and water.
2
Bring to a boil.
3
cover and reduce heat to med low.
4
Add all seasoning and liquid smoke, cover and simmer 1 hour.
5
Heat oil in a pan and add the sausage and saute for 5-8 minutes or until lightly browned.
6
Remove from heat and set aside.
7
After 1 hour of cooking add vegetables, sausage and wine.
8
Continue cooking 30 minutes.
9
For more broth or thinner broth add water as needed.
10
Remove bay leaves and serve over cooked basmati rice with Cheddar Pepper Cornbread.

817

kcal

Calories

Fat

101

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

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 21 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb dry red beans (soaked overnight), 8 cups water, 1 lb smoked pork butt (cut into 1/2 inch pieces), 2 hot banana peppers (chopped), and more.

Yes, Loaded 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!

Loaded Red Beans

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Variations & substitutions

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