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: 1 lb dried red beans; 1 meaty ham bone; 2 qts water; 3 cups onion, chopped; 1 cup green onion, chopped; 1/4 cup tomato sauce; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 tsp salt; 1 Tbsp Worchestershire sauce; 1 tsp pepper; 1/2 tsp sugar; 1/4 tsp oregano; 1/4 tsp thyme; 1/8 tsp red pepper; 1/8 tsp hot sauce; hot cooked rice

Servings: persons

1 lb dried red beans
1 meaty ham bone
2 qts water
3 cups onion, chopped
1 cup green onion, chopped
1/4 cup tomato sauce
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tsp salt
1 Tbsp Worchestershire sauce
1 tsp pepper
1/2 tsp sugar
1/4 tsp oregano
1/4 tsp thyme
1/8 tsp red pepper
1/8 tsp hot sauce
hot cooked rice

1
Sort and wash beans; place in a Dutch oven.
2
Add ham bone and water; bring to a boil, and boil 3 minutes.
3
Remove from heat and let stand 1 hour.
4
Return mixture to a boil, cover, reduce heat, and simmer 3 hours.
5
Remove ham bone; remove and discard fat and bone.
6
Shred meat, and return to bean mixture.
7
Stir in onion and next 11 ingredients.
8
Bring to a boil; reduce heat, and simmer 1 hour.
9
Remove 1/2 cup beans; mash beans and return to Dutch oven, stirring well.
10
Serve beans over rice.
11
Top each serving with green onions.

290

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Protein

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* 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

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

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 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb dried red beans, 1 meaty ham bone, 2 qts water, 3 cups onion, chopped, and more.

Yes, Red Beans And Rice falls under the General 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.

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Red Beans And Rice

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Variations & substitutions

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