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 dry red kidney beans; 1 cup chopped green bell pepper; 1 cup chopped celery; 1 cup chopped onion; 2 -3 bay leaves; 1 tablespoon crushed garlic; ½ cup cubed cooked ham (optional); 12 lb sliced Polish kielbasa or 12 lb sausage; 1 cup Worcestershire sauce; 1 cup butter; 1 tablespoon texas pete's hot sauce; salt and pepper, to taste

Servings: persons

1 lb dry red kidney beans
1 cup chopped green bell pepper
1 cup chopped celery
1 cup chopped onion
2 -3 bay leaves
1 tablespoon crushed garlic
½ cup cubed cooked ham (optional)
12 lb sliced Polish kielbasa or 12 lb sausage
1 cup Worcestershire sauce
1 cup butter
1 tablespoon texas pete's hot sauce
salt and pepper, to taste

1
Soak dry beans overnight in water, at least 1 inch above the beans, in a large stock pot.
2
Rinse, drain and return to large stock pot.
3
Add bell pepper, celery, onion, bay leaves, crushed garlic, cooked ham (if using) and polish kielbasa.
4
Fill pot with water, well above the level of the ingredients.
5
Bring to a slow boil and then simmer for 2 hours, uncovered.
6
Add worcestershire sauce, butter, Tabasco and salt and pepper.
7
I usually start with a few dashes of tabasco and let it simmer for 15 minutes, taste, and adjust to taste.
8
It should simmer for at least an hour.
9
Serve over rice.
10
Can add more or less hot sauce, depending on how spicey you like it.

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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 lb dry red kidney beans, 1 cup chopped green bell pepper, 1 cup chopped celery, 1 cup chopped onion, 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.

Red Beans and Rice

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