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: ½ teaspoon onion powder; ½ teaspoon paprika; ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper; ½ teaspoon white pepper; ½ teaspoon salt; ½ teaspoon garlic powder; ¼ teaspoon black pepper; 2 bay leaves; 1 large onion; 1 large green bell pepper; 3 stalks celery; 1 lb ham shank; 6 cups water; 1 ½ cups dried red beans; 2 links sausage; 1 tablespoon olive oil

Servings: persons

½ teaspoon onion powder
½ teaspoon paprika
½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
½ teaspoon white pepper
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon garlic powder
¼ teaspoon black pepper
2 bay leaves
1 large onion
1 large green bell pepper
3 stalks celery
1 lb ham shank
6 cups water
1 ½ cups dried red beans
2 links sausage
1 tablespoon olive oil

1
Combine all seasoning mix and set aside.
2
Chop all vegetables, divide in half and set aside.
3
Heat a large stock pot for 3-4 minutes over high heat.
4
Add oil, half of vegetables and seasoning mix.
5
Reduce heat to medium and cook for 8 minutes, stirring occasionally.
6
Add 1 cup of water and stir up any brown bits on the bottom of the pot.
7
Add remaining water, ham shank and beans.
8
Return to boil, reduce heat to simmer and cook for 1 hour, covered.
9
Remove ham shank and let cool on a plate.
10
Uncover and increase heat to slow simmer and cook beans for 1 more hour.
11
Salt and pepper to taste.
12
Add extra water as needed.
13
After ham shank is cool enough to handle remove meat and discard bone.
14
Chop sausage and combine with ham shank meat.
15
After beans have cooked for 1 more hour, add meat and remaining vegetables.
16
Salt and pepper to taste.
17
Cook for another 30 minutes or until beans are tender and sauce is thick.

365

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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 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: ½ teaspoon onion powder, ½ teaspoon paprika, ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper, ½ teaspoon white pepper, 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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