Red Beans, Sausage and Rice Recipe

Name: Red Beans, Sausage and Rice
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 pounds Andouille Sausage, Sliced; 1 whole Bell Pepper, Green, Finely Chopped; 1 whole Bell Pepper, Red, Finely Chopped; 2 whole Habaneros, Finely Chopped (Jalapeno For Less Heat); 2 stalks Celery, Finely Diced (optional); 1 whole Onion, Medium, Finely Chopped (about 1.5 Cups); 4 cloves Garlic, Minced; 1 can Tomato Puree (Large); 2 cups Water; 3 Tablespoons Pickapeppa Sauce; 1 Tablespoon Worcestershire Sauce; 2 teaspoons Tabasco Sauce (or More, If Desired); 3 bags Red Kidney Beans, Cooked (or 3 15-oz Cans)

Servings: persons

2 pounds Andouille Sausage, Sliced
1 whole Bell Pepper, Green, Finely Chopped
1 whole Bell Pepper, Red, Finely Chopped
2 whole Habaneros, Finely Chopped (Jalapeno For Less Heat)
2 stalks Celery, Finely Diced (optional)
1 whole Onion, Medium, Finely Chopped (about 1.5 Cups)
4 cloves Garlic, Minced
1 can Tomato Puree (Large)
2 cups Water
3 Tablespoons Pickapeppa Sauce
1 Tablespoon Worcestershire Sauce
2 teaspoons Tabasco Sauce (or More, If Desired)
3 bags Red Kidney Beans, Cooked (or 3 15-oz Cans)

1
If preparing red kidney beans from scratch, check beans for dirt, rocks, etc., then quick soak (1 pound beans, 6-8 cups water).
2
Bring to a rapid boil; boil for 2 minutes.
3
Remove from heat, cover and let stand for 1 hour.
4
Pour off water, rinse beans, then cook in fresh salted water (1 teaspoon salt to 1 pound beans).
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Bring to a simmer and cover.
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Make sure they are barely simmering.
7
Start tasting the beans after about an hour to hour and a half but can take up to 2 hours.
8
Some prefer the ease of canned kidney beans.
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Brown sausage in a large Dutch oven.
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Remove the sausage, add bell peppers, hot peppers, celery, onion, and garlic to the drippings.
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Saute until vegetables are tender.
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Stir in tomato puree, water, Pickapepper sauce, Worcestershire sauce, and Tabasco sauce.
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Simmer 5 minutes, then add cooked or canned kidney beans.
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Simmer an additional 10 minutes, stir in the sausage.
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Simmer, uncovered, for 1-1/2 hours.
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Serve over rice with corn bread or a crunchy French Roll.
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*Two links for ingredients I use: www.pickapeppa.com and www.cajungrocer.com (for andouille, Tabasco sauces).

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 pounds Andouille Sausage, Sliced, 1 whole Bell Pepper, Green, Finely Chopped, 1 whole Bell Pepper, Red, Finely Chopped, 2 whole Habaneros, Finely Chopped (Jalapeno For Less Heat), and more.

Yes, Red Beans, Sausage 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, Sausage and Rice

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