Red Beans And Rice Recipe

Name: Red Beans And Rice
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 onions, diced; 1 green bell pepper, diced; 1 stalk celery, diced; 2 tbl bacon fat; 1 lb dried red kidney beans; 2 smoked ham hocks; 3 bay leaves; 1/2 tsp. cayenne pepper; salt; pepper; Tabasco; 3 cups cooked white rice

Servings: persons

2 onions, diced
1 green bell pepper, diced
1 stalk celery, diced
2 tbl bacon fat
1 lb dried red kidney beans
2 smoked ham hocks
3 bay leaves
1/2 tsp. cayenne pepper
salt
pepper
Tabasco
3 cups cooked white rice

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1. Cook enough bacon to make 2 tbl bacon grease.
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2. Saute the onions, bell pepper & celery in the bacon grease with the bacon in a heavy soup pot over medium-high heat.
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3. Once the onions become translucent (about 15 minutes), add kidney bans, ham hocks, bay leaves & cayenne, then add water to cover by 2 inches.
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4. Increase the heat & bring the water to a boil. Cover the pot, reduce the heat to low & allow the beans to slowly simmer for 2 hours. Periodically stir the beans to make sure they don't scorch on the bottom of the pot, adding water if necessary, keeping the beans covered by an inch or more of water. Continue cooking the beans until they are creamy & beginning to fall apart when they are stirred.
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5. Remove ham hock meat from the bones, roughly chop it & add it back to the pot of beans.
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6. Season with salt, black pepper, & Tabasco to your taste. Serve with white rice.

1027

kcal

Calories

Fat

144

Carbs

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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 onions, diced, 1 green bell pepper, diced, 1 stalk celery, diced, 2 tbl bacon fat, and more.

Yes, 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.

Red Beans And Rice

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