T' Jim's New Orleans Red Beans & Rice Recipe

Name: T' Jim's New Orleans Red Beans & Rice
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tbsp vegetable oil; 1 cup onion, chopped; 1/2 cup green bell pepper, chopped; 1/2 cup celery, chopped; 1 tsp sea salt; 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper; 1/2 tsp ground black pepper; 1 tsp thyme; 3 bay leaves; 1 lb boiled ham, cubed; 1 lb andouille, sliced; 1 lb dried red beans; 3 clove garlic, minced; 8 to 10 cups of water; 2 tbsp picked jalapeno juice; 1 fresh parsley, chopped; 1 picked jalapeno slices

Servings: persons

2 tbsp vegetable oil
1 cup onion, chopped
1/2 cup green bell pepper, chopped
1/2 cup celery, chopped
1 tsp sea salt
1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
1/2 tsp ground black pepper
1 tsp thyme
3 bay leaves
1 lb boiled ham, cubed
1 lb andouille, sliced
1 lb dried red beans
3 clove garlic, minced
8 to 10 cups of water
2 tbsp picked jalapeno juice
1 fresh parsley, chopped
1 picked jalapeno slices

1
Soak the red beans over night in water to cover by 2 inches.
2
Add a little extra oil to a medium size soup pot and brown off the andouille over medium high heat making sure to get a nice crust on the pieces.
3
Set aside.
4
In the same pot over medium heat, add the 2 tablespoons of oil, onion, bell pepper, celery, salt, cayenne pepper, black pepper, and thyme.
5
Saute until onions are translucent, about 5 minutes.
6
Add the andouille back into the pot along with the ham and bay leaves.
7
Saute for another 5 to 6 minutes.
8
As the red beans, garlic, and water to cover the beans.
9
Water level should be 3/4 the way up the pot.
10
Bring to a boil and then reduce to a slow simmer
11
Let the beans simmer uncovered for about 3 hours occasionally stirring and scraping the bottom of the pot to make sure nothing is sticking.
12
As the beans cook, you will notice the level go down due to evaporation, that is exactly what you want.
13
When the level reaches halfway, add water to get it back up to 3/4 off the pot.
14
On the third addition of water, you will begin making some of the beans against the side of the pot, this is what make them creamy in the end.
15
Do not mash all of them though.
16
Continue simmering until enough evaporation gives you some creamy and saucy red beans.
17
Cut off the heat and stir in the pickled jalapeno juice.
18
This adds some acidity that will really make everything pop.
19
Ladle over some rice and garnish with a little parsley and a few slice of pickled jalapeno.

1265

kcal

Calories

122

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tbsp vegetable oil, 1 cup onion, chopped, 1/2 cup green bell pepper, chopped, 1/2 cup celery, chopped, and more.

Yes, T' Jim's New Orleans Red Beans & 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

T' Jim's New Orleans Red Beans & Rice

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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