Red Beans and Rice

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   Rinse beans and then put then in a large pot.

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   Then chop up your onion and bacon and mince your garlic then add this all to the pot of beans.

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   Cover with water and bring to a boil.

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   After it comes to a boil reduce to a simmer and at this point chop and add your smoked sausage, beef boulion, and the tomato paste then continue to simmer covered for 2-3 hours.

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   Prepare the rice as directed on box or bag of rice.

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   The 1 cup of rice I listed will make 4 servings.

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   You may add the cooked rice to the beans when they are done if you like.

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   We just served our beans over the rice.

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   Also salt your water when you first start cooking the beans it tastes better then doing it after.

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    And if your beans get to thick just add a little more water or beef broth to thin them a bit.

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    If you use beef broth I would cut back on salt or use low sodium beef broth.

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    Hope you enjoy them!

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.