Simple Black Beans and Rice Recipe

Name: Simple Black Beans and Rice
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 slices Bacon, Cut Into Small Chunks; 1/2 whole Red Onion, Diced; 3 cloves Garlic, Minced; 1 whole Red Bell Pepper, Diced; 1 Tablespoon Smoked Paprika; 1 teaspoon Cumin; 1 Tablespoon Tony Chachere's Creole Seasoning; 2 whole Roma Tomatoes, Diced; 2 cans (14.5 Oz. Size) Black Beans, Drained And Rinsed.; 1 Tablespoon Honey; 1/4 cups Favorite Beer; 1/4 cups Fresh Cilantro, Plus More For Garnish; 2 teaspoons Tabasco Sauce (or However Much You Prefer); 3 cups Cooked Jasmine Rice

Servings: persons

3 slices Bacon, Cut Into Small Chunks
1/2 whole Red Onion, Diced
3 cloves Garlic, Minced
1 whole Red Bell Pepper, Diced
1 Tablespoon Smoked Paprika
1 teaspoon Cumin
1 Tablespoon Tony Chachere's Creole Seasoning
2 whole Roma Tomatoes, Diced
2 cans (14.5 Oz. Size) Black Beans, Drained And Rinsed.
1 Tablespoon Honey
1/4 cups Favorite Beer
1/4 cups Fresh Cilantro, Plus More For Garnish
2 teaspoons Tabasco Sauce (or However Much You Prefer)
3 cups Cooked Jasmine Rice

1
Cook the bacon until crisp.
2
Remove bacon and set aside to drain on paper towels.
3
Discard all but 1 tablespoon of the bacon fat.
4
Add the diced onion to the skillet and cook until they start to soften and caramelize, 5 minutes.
5
Add the garlic and bloom 30 seconds.
6
Add the red bell pepper, paprika, cumin and a good pinch of the Tonys spice.
7
Saute another minute.
8
Add in the diced tomatoes and saute until they start to break down a little, 3 minutes.
9
Then pour in the beans.
10
Toss to combine and cook 2 minutes.
11
Taste.
12
Add the honey, beer and another pinch of Tonys.
13
Cook another 2 minutes.
14
Toss in the cilantro to wilt, along with a few glugs of Tabasco.
15
Take one final taste.
16
More Tonys?
17
It acts as salt so dont overuse.
18
Serve black bean mixture on a heaping mound of cooked rice and garnish with more cilantro leaves and the reserved bacon bits.
19
Have more Tabasco on hand.
20
Its only right.

940

kcal

Calories

Fat

169

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 slices Bacon, Cut Into Small Chunks, 1/2 whole Red Onion, Diced, 3 cloves Garlic, Minced, 1 whole Red Bell Pepper, Diced, and more.

Yes, Simple Black 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.

Simple Black Beans and Rice

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