Best 2 Cajun Style Red Beans And Rice Recipes

When the wind whips through the tree branches in the bayou and the aroma of fragrant spices wafts through the air, you know you are close to a pot of truly outstanding Cajun-style red beans and rice, a classic Louisiana dish that epitomizes the spirit of Creole cooking. Red beans and rice is a staple of Cajun cuisine, a culinary style that blends the flavors of several cultures, including French, Spanish, African, and Native American. From the Trinity of diced celery, bell pepper, and onions to the piquant heat of cayenne and Creole seasoning, this one pot meal is a hearty and flavorful testament to the melting pot that is South Louisiana.

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CAJUN-STYLE RED BEANS AND RICE

Cajun-Style Red Beans and Rice image

This is a hearty Southern dish, easy to make and full of flavor and quite spicy! I sometimes add in cooked ground beef, you can add in some chopped cooked bacon or use spicy dryed smoked sausage to the beans for smokey flavor --- I also like to add in some Creole seasoning -- see my recipe#186029

Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz

Categories Rice

Time 1h10m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

Ingredients

3 -4 tablespoons oil
1 medium onion, chopped
1 -2 tablespoon chopped fresh garlic
1 green bell pepper, chopped
1 -2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 -2 tablespoon chili powder (or use chipotle chili powder or to taste)
1 teaspoon paprika (or to taste)
2 cups tomato sauce (can add in more)
1 (13 ounce) can stewed tomatoes (with juice)
salt
1 -2 teaspoon sugar
1 -2 teaspoon louisianna hot sauce (add in only if you like extreme spicy!)
2 (15 ounce) cans red kidney beans, drained and rinsed under cold water
5 -8 slices bacon, cooked and finely chopped (optional, or use dryed smoked sausage, sliced)
4 cups cooked rice

Steps:

Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
Add in onions, garlic green bell pepper and crushed chili flakes; saute until veggies are soft (about 8 minutes).
Sprinkle with chili powder and paprika, cook about 1 minute.
Add in tomato sauce, stewed tomatoes and hot sauce (if using) season with salt and add in sugar to taste if needed.
Add in beans, cooked ground beef and bacon if using; mix to combine and simmer for about 1 hour.
Serve mixed or over rice topped with a dollup of sour cream if desired.

CAJUN-STYLE RED BEANS AND RICE

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Categories Bean

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 15

Ingredients

3-4 tbsp oil
1 medium onion, chopped
1-2 tbsp chopped fresh garlic
1 green bell pepper, chopped
1-2 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
1-2 tbsp chili powder
1 tsp paprika
2 cups tomato sauce (can add in more)
1 (13 oz.) can stewed tomatoes (with juice)
salt
1-2 tsp sugar
1-2 tsp louisianna hot sauce
2 (15 oz.) cans red kidney beans, drained and rinsed under cold water
5-8 slices of bacon, cooked and finely chopped
4 cups cooked rice

Steps:

1. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. 2. Add in onions, garlic, green bell pepper, and crushed chili flakes; saute until veggies are soft (about 8 minutes.) 3. Sprinkle with chili powder and paprika, cook about 1 minute. 4. Add tomato sauce, stewed tomatoes, and hot sauce; season with salt, add sugar to taste. 5. Add beans & bacon, mix to combine and simmer about an hour.

Tips:

For the best flavor, use dried red beans that have been soaked overnight. This will help them cook more evenly and absorb the flavors of the other ingredients.
If you don't have time to soak the beans overnight, you can quick-soak them by boiling them for 1 minute, then removing them from the heat and letting them sit for 1 hour.
Use a good quality smoked sausage. This will add a lot of flavor to the dish.
Don't be afraid to add some heat to the dish. Cayenne pepper or hot sauce are both good options.
Serve the red beans and rice with your favorite sides, such as cornbread, coleslaw, or potato salad.

Conclusion:

Cajun-style red beans and rice is a delicious and hearty dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. So next time you are looking for a quick and easy meal, give this recipe a try.

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