Best 12 Red Beans And Rice Chili Recipes

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Prepare to tantalize your taste buds with a hearty and flavorful dish that combines the richness of red beans, the smokiness of chili, and the comforting warmth of rice. In this article, we'll take you on a culinary journey to discover the best recipe for red beans and rice chili, a delectable fusion of classic Southern comfort food and zesty Southwestern flavors. Whether you're a seasoned chili connoisseur or new to the world of spicy stews, we'll guide you through the steps to create a dish that will bring friends and family together around the dinner table.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

FIX-IT-AND FORGET-IT RED BEANS AND RICE



Fix-It-And Forget-It Red Beans and Rice image

This came out very good for me, though I have only cooked it once so far. I personally added chili powder, and red pepper flakes to spice it up a bit because the recipe itself seemed a bit too void in seasonings. I also used Jimmy Dean's all natural hot ground sausage. I think next time I will try using less salt, and maybe find a sausage with a lower sodium content. If it works out well I will update. I think this is a great base recipe for those who enjoy experimenting. You can use ham hocks and salt pork in place of the sausage if you wish, I just didn't post it because it confused the computer here. This would be good over pasta as well as rice.

Provided by bakinphotogeek

Categories     Long Grain Rice

Time 10h15m

Yield 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 lb dried red beans
1/2 lb sausage, crumbled
2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon pepper
3 -4 cups water
6 ounces tomato paste
8 ounces tomato sauce
4 garlic cloves, minced

Steps:

  • Soak beans for 8 hours. Drain. Discard soaking water.
  • Mix together all ingredients in slow cooker.
  • Cover. Cook on Low 10-12 hours, or until beans are soft. Serve over rice.
  • Variation: Use canned red kidney beans. Cook 1 hour on High and then 3 hours on Low.
  • Note: These beans freeze well.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 136.8, Fat 8.6, SaturatedFat 2.9, Cholesterol 16.4, Sodium 1164.2, Carbohydrate 9.8, Fiber 1.5, Sugar 3.8, Protein 7.2

RED BEANS AND RICE CHILI



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You'll enjoy this thick chili version of the famous Louisiana red beans and rice dish. Avocado adds a cool contrast to the spicy blast of the chili.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 45m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 dried chipotle chili
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 large onion, chopped (1 cup)
1 can (14 1/2 ounces) ready-to-serve vegetable broth
1/2 cup uncooked regular long grain rice
1 cup fresh or frozen whole kernel corn
2 cans (14 1/2 ounces each) Mexican-style stewed tomatoes
1 can (15 to 16 ounces) light red kidney beans, rinsed and drained
Chopped or sliced avocado, if desired

Steps:

  • Cover chili with very hot water. Let stand until chili is soft; drain. Seed and finely chop chili.
  • Heat oil in 2-quart saucepan over medium-high heat. Cook onion in oil 3 to 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until onion is tender.
  • Stir in broth and rice. Heat to boiling; reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Stir in chili and remaining ingredients except avocado. Heat to boiling; reduce heat to medium-low. Simmer uncovered 10 to 15 minutes, stirring frequently. Top each serving with avocado.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 315, Carbohydrate 64 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fiber 8 g, Protein 11 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 1370 mg

SLOW COOKER RED BEANS AND RICE



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Provided by Valerie Bertinelli

Categories     side-dish

Time 8h20m

Yield 8 to 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 pound dried red beans
1/2 pound andouille sausage, chopped
3 ribs celery, chopped
1 smoked ham shank
1 medium onion, chopped
1 large green bell pepper, chopped
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon cayenne
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon brown sugar
Kosher salt
4 cups chicken stock
8 cups cooked long-grain white rice, for serving
4 scallions, chopped

Steps:

  • In a slow cooker, combine the beans, andouille, celery, ham shank, onions, bell peppers, chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, cayenne, onion powder, paprika, brown sugar and 2 teaspoons salt. Add the chicken stock and 2 cups water and stir to mix.
  • Cook on the high setting until the beans are tender, 6 to 8 hours. Season with salt. Serve with rice, topped with scallions.

RED BEANS AND RICE



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Provided by Emeril Lagasse

Categories     main-dish

Time 2h50m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 18

1 pound dried red beans, rinsed and sorted over
3 tablespoons bacon grease
1/4 cup chopped tasso, or chopped ham
1 1/2 cups chopped yellow onions
3/4 cup chopped celery
3/4 cup chopped green bell peppers
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Pinch cayenne
3 bay leaves
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
2 teaspoons fresh thyme
1/2 pound smoked sausage, split in half lengthwise and cut into 1-inch pieces
1 pound smoked ham hocks
3 tablespoons chopped garlic
10 cups chicken stock, or water
4 cups cooked white rice
1/4 cup chopped green onions, garnish

Steps:

  • Place the beans in a large bowl or pot and cover with water by 2 inches. Let soak for 8 hours or overnight. Drain and set aside.
  • In a large pot, heat the bacon grease over medium-high heat. Add the tasso and cook, stirring, for 1 minute. Add the onions, celery and bell peppers to the grease in the pot. Season with the salt, pepper, and cayenne, and cook, stirring, until the vegetables are soft, about 4 minutes. Add the bay leaves, parsley, thyme, sausage, and ham hocks, and cook, stirring, to brown the sausage and ham hocks, about 4 minutes. Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute. Add the beans and stock or water, stir well, and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer, uncovered, stirring occasionally, until the beans are tender and starting to thicken, about 2 hours. (Should the beans become too thick and dry, add more water, about 1/4 cup at a time.)
  • Remove from the heat and with the back of a heavy spoon, mash about 1/4 of the beans against the side of the pot. Continue to cook until the beans are tender and creamy, 15 to 20 minutes. Remove from the heat and remove the bay leaves.
  • Serve over rice and garnish with green onions.

EASY RED KIDNEY BEANS & BROWN RICE WITH CHILI FLAVORS (VEGAN



Easy Red Kidney Beans & Brown Rice With Chili Flavors (Vegan image

I was browsing through my copycat recipes book and found one for Popeye's Red Beans & Rice which was the base for this recipe. I didn't know what a "16-oz can red chili beans in chili gravy" was so I figured a regular can of kidney beans oughta do it...and healthy brown rice! I had a few green onions so I added them for pleasing color and flavor, made a nice burrito base with queso blanco, spinach, and tofu!

Provided by the80srule

Categories     Brown Rice

Time 55m

Yield 4 , 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup brown rice
2 cups water
1 dash salt
1 (16 ounce) can red kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon chili powder
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1 dash garlic salt (I used a little salt and a little garlic powder)
1/2 cup green onion, chopped

Steps:

  • Bring 2 cup lightly salted water in a heavy-bottomed saucepan to a boil, and immerse the brown rice in it. Loosely cover, lower the heat to medium-low and let simmer for 40 minutes or until the rice has absorbed all the water. Fluff it up and put it into another bowl for now.
  • Put the rinsed and drained beans into a small bowl and mix with the olive oil.
  • In the same pot you cooked the rice in, lightly heat the oiled beans but don't boil them.
  • Add the dry spices and let cook for about 5 minutes to incorporate the flavors.
  • Remove from heat, mix with the warm rice and fresh green onions if you have them, and serve immediately.

VEGETARIAN BEAN AND RICE CHILI



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This recipe teams with hearty kidney and pinto beans and a variety of colorful vegetables for a deliciously healthy meatless meal. Your family is sure to love it.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 1h

Yield 11 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 medium green pepper, chopped
1 medium onion, chopped
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon canola oil
2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) Mexican-style stewed tomatoes
1 can (16 ounces) kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (15 ounces) pinto beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (11 ounces) whole kernel corn, drained
2-1/2 cups water
1 cup uncooked long grain rice
1 to 2 tablespoons chili powder
1-1/2 teaspoons ground cumin

Steps:

  • In a Dutch oven, saute green pepper, onion and garlic in oil until tender. Stir in all remaining ingredients; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 25-30 minutes or until rice is cooked, stirring occasionally. If thinner chili is desired, add additional water.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 191 calories, Fat 2g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 616mg sodium, Carbohydrate 38g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 7g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

AUTHENTIC LOUISIANA RED BEANS AND RICE



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Authentic Cajun flavor! I grew up in Louisiana and love red beans and rice; these are just like I remember. Serve with Tabasco sauce for a little kick. My family loved to splash a little cider vinegar in each bowl.

Provided by MIAMI BEACH

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Rice     Beans and Rice Recipes

Time 11h30m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 pound dry kidney beans
¼ cup olive oil
1 large onion, chopped
1 green bell pepper, chopped
2 tablespoons minced garlic
2 stalks celery, chopped
6 cups water
2 bay leaves
½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon dried thyme
¼ teaspoon dried sage
1 tablespoon dried parsley
1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning
1 pound andouille sausage, sliced
4 cups water
2 cups long grain white rice

Steps:

  • Rinse beans, and then soak in a large pot of water overnight.
  • In a skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Cook onion, bell pepper, garlic, and celery in olive oil for 3 to 4 minutes.
  • Rinse beans, and transfer to a large pot with 6 cups water. Stir cooked vegetables into beans. Season with bay leaves, cayenne pepper, thyme, sage, parsley, and Cajun seasoning. Bring to a boil, and then reduce heat to medium-low. Simmer for 2 1/2 hours.
  • Stir sausage into beans, and continue to simmer for 30 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, prepare the rice. In a saucepan, bring water and rice to a boil. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes. Serve beans over steamed white rice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 630.4 calories, Carbohydrate 79.1 g, Cholesterol 32.9 mg, Fat 24.2 g, Fiber 10.1 g, Protein 24 g, SaturatedFat 6.7 g, Sodium 603.9 mg, Sugar 2.6 g

RED BEANS AND RICE



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Provided by Jeanne Lemlin

Categories     Bean     Rice     Tomato     Sauté     Spice     Summer

Yield Makes 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 tablespoons olive oil
2 medium onions, finely diced
2 large garlic cloves, minced
1 green pepper, finely diced
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 teaspoon paprika
1 cup tomato sauce
1/4 cup water
A few dashes hot sauce (such as Tabasco)
2 (15-ounce) cans kidney beans, rinsed well in a strainer
4 cups hot cooked rice (from 1 cup raw rice)
Sour cream (optional)

Steps:

  • 1. Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the onions, garlic,and green pepper, and sauté until the pepper is very tender, about 10 minutes.
  • 2. Sprinkle in the chili powder and paprika, and cook 30 seconds. Mix in the tomato sauce, water, hot sauce, and kidney beans, and simmer about 10 minutes, or until the mixture is hot and fragrant. Serve over rice with a small spoonful of sour cream on top, if desired.

EASY RED BEANS AND RICE



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This is an easy and delicious take on a Louisiana classic that you can prepare and cook in 40 minutes! I use turkey kielbasa to cut down on the fat, but not the flavor. Season with hot pepper sauce if you like.

Provided by Paula

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Rice     Beans and Rice Recipes

Time 40m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 cups water
1 cup uncooked rice
1 (16 ounce) package turkey kielbasa, cut diagonally into 1/4 inch slices
1 onion, chopped
1 green bell pepper, chopped
1 clove chopped garlic
2 (15 ounce) cans canned kidney beans, drained
1 (16 ounce) can whole peeled tomatoes, chopped
½ teaspoon dried oregano
salt to taste
½ teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • In a saucepan, bring water to a boil. Add rice and stir. Reduce heat, cover and simmer for 20 minutes.
  • In a large skillet over low heat, cook sausage for 5 minutes. Stir in onion, green pepper and garlic; saute until tender. Pour in beans and tomatoes with juice. Season with oregano, salt and pepper. Simmer uncovered for 20 minutes. Serve over rice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 289.1 calories, Carbohydrate 42.4 g, Cholesterol 35 mg, Fat 5.7 g, Fiber 7.8 g, Protein 16.3 g, SaturatedFat 1.6 g, Sodium 807.8 mg, Sugar 3.7 g

RICE AND RED BEANS WITH COCONUT MILK, CHILE AND GARLIC



Rice and Red Beans With Coconut Milk, Chile and Garlic image

Here's an incredibly easy one-pot vegan dish you can put together on a weeknight. For extra oomph, add more jalapeños and garlic, and don't forget to season with salt and pepper as you go. Black, or "forbidden", rice was used in the photo, but you can also use brown.

Provided by Mark Bittman

Categories     beans, main course

Time 1h

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 medium onion, finely chopped
1 bell pepper, preferably red or yellow, stemmed, seeded and finely chopped
1 fresh or dried chile, like jalapeño or serrano, stemmed, seeded and minced
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1 1/2 cups cooked kidney or other red beans
1 1/2 to 2 cups parboiled black rice or long-grain brown or black (shown) rice (see recipe)
1 can coconut milk, about 1 1/2 cups
1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves, or 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/2 cup chopped parsley or fresh cilantro leaves.

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Put oil in a large ovenproof pot over medium heat. A minute later, add onion, bell pepper, chile and garlic. Cook, stirring occasionally, until onion is soft, about 5 minutes. Add beans and enough water to barely cover. Bring to a boil, then turn off heat. Use an immersion blender or a potato masher to semipurée beans in pot (leave at least half unpuréed).
  • Stir in rice, coconut milk, 1/2 cup water, thyme and a good amount of salt and pepper. (If you don't want a crust to develop, cover pot.) Bake until liquid is absorbed and rice is tender, 20 to 30 minutes. Taste and adjust seasoning, then sprinkle with parsley or cilantro and serve.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 556, UnsaturatedFat 5 grams, Carbohydrate 79 grams, Fat 20 grams, Fiber 13 grams, Protein 17 grams, SaturatedFat 14 grams, Sodium 516 milligrams, Sugar 3 grams

CHIPOTLE RED BEANS AND RICE CASSEROLE



Chipotle Red Beans and Rice Casserole image

Fill up on an easy meatless casserole that's in the oven in minutes.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 1h30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 cup uncooked regular long-grain rice
1 cup frozen corn
1 can (15 oz) spicy chili beans in sauce, undrained
1 can (14 oz) vegetable broth
1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes with green chiles, undrained
1 chipotle chile in adobo sauce (from 7-oz can), chopped
1 cup chili cheese-flavored corn chips
1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese (4 oz)

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. Spray 2-quart casserole or 8-inch square (2-quart) glass baking dish with cooking spray. In baking dish, mix rice, corn, beans, broth, tomatoes and chile.
  • Cover with lid or foil; bake 1 hour. Uncover; stir well. Sprinkle with chips and cheese. Bake uncovered 10 to 15 minutes longer or until bubbly and rice is tender.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 520, Carbohydrate 78 g, Cholesterol 25 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 8 g, Protein 19 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 1740 mg, Sugar 10 g, TransFat 0 g

ALL-DAY RED BEANS & RICE



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My family loves New Orleans-style cooking, so I make this authentic dish often. I appreciate how uncomplicated it is. And its smoky ham flavor is scrumptious. -Celinda Dahlgren, Napa, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 8h50m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup dried red beans
7 cups water, divided
2 smoked ham hocks
1 medium onion, chopped
1-1/2 teaspoons minced garlic
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 medium tomato, chopped
1 medium green pepper, chopped
1 teaspoon salt
4 cups hot cooked rice

Steps:

  • Sort beans and rinse in cold water. Place beans in a 3-qt. slow cooker. Add 4 cups water; cover and let stand overnight., Drain and rinse beans, discarding liquid. Return beans to slow cooker; add the ham hocks, onion, garlic, cumin and remaining water. Cover and cook on low for 8-10 hours or until beans are tender., Remove ham hocks; cool slightly. Remove meat from bones. Finely chop meat and return to slow cooker; discard bones. Stir in the tomato, pepper and salt; cover and cook on high for 30 minutes or until pepper is tender. Serve with rice. Freeze option: Freeze cooled bean mixture in freezer containers. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Microwave, covered, on high in a microwave-safe dish until heated through, gently stirring and adding a little water if necessary.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 297 calories, Fat 7g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 33mg cholesterol, Sodium 441mg sodium, Carbohydrate 50g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 12g fiber), Protein 17g protein

Tips:

  • For the best flavor, use freshly cooked or leftover red beans and rice. If using canned beans, be sure to rinse them well before adding them to the chili.
  • Feel free to add other vegetables to the chili, such as diced bell peppers, corn, or zucchini.
  • If you like spicy chili, add a diced jalapeño pepper or a teaspoon of cayenne pepper to the pot.
  • To make the chili thicker, mash some of the beans and rice before adding them to the pot.
  • Serve the chili with your favorite toppings, such as shredded cheese, sour cream, or tortilla chips.

Conclusion:

Red beans and rice is a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed in many different ways. This chili is a great way to use up leftover red beans and rice, and it's also a hearty and filling meal that's perfect for a cold day. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy chili recipe, give this one a try.

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