CAJUN-STYLE RED BEANS AND RICE

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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

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.

Dianna Moss
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I'm not a huge fan of spicy food, but this recipe was just right. The beans were flavorful without being too hot.


tutul. kumar
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This dish is so hearty and flavorful. It's perfect for a cold winter day. I like to serve it with a side of mashed potatoes.


Evelyn R
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I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and it always turns out delicious. I like to add a little bit of chopped green bell pepper to give it a little extra color.


Junaki Biswas
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This is a great recipe for a weeknight meal. It's quick and easy to make, and it's always a hit with my family.


Aausha Shrestha
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I'm not a huge fan of beans, but this recipe changed my mind. The beans are so creamy and delicious. I'll definitely be making this again.


RX Ripon Chowdhruy
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This dish is so hearty and flavorful. It's perfect for a cold winter day. I like to serve it with a side of rice.


Joshua Ehis Aziengbe
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I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and it's always delicious. I like to add a little bit of corn to give it a little extra sweetness.


Fayyaz Jani
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This is a great recipe for a potluck. It's easy to make and it's always a hit with everyone.


Lovely Kanxoo
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I'm not a huge fan of spicy food, but this recipe was just right. The beans were flavorful without being too hot.


Mst Parbin
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This dish is so hearty and flavorful. It's perfect for a cold winter day. I like to serve it with a side of greens.


Eric Triplett
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I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and it always turns out delicious. I like to add a little bit of smoked sausage to give it a little extra flavor.


ricky holbrook
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This is a great recipe for a weeknight meal. It's quick and easy to make, and it's always a hit with my family.


Nwokporo Bonaventure
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I'm not a huge fan of beans, but this recipe changed my mind. The beans are so creamy and delicious. I'll definitely be making this again.


darlene nester
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This dish is so flavorful and hearty. It's perfect for a cold winter day. I like to serve it with a side of cornbread.


Soyodol Mostofa
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I made this recipe for a potluck and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it. I'll definitely be making it again.


Antonio Gonzalez
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This is one of my favorite recipes. It's so easy to make and always turns out delicious. I like to add a little bit of cayenne pepper to give it a little kick.


Safi khan
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I've made this recipe twice now and it's a hit with my family! The beans are so flavorful and the rice is perfectly cooked. The hardest part is waiting for the beans to cook, but it's worth it.