TEX MEX RED BEANS AND RICE

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Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network

Categories     side-dish

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 3/4 cups water
1 cup enriched white rice
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil or vegetable oil, 1 turn of the pan
2 slices bacon, chopped
1 medium onion, chopped
1 can red beans, drained
1 tablespoon cayenne sauce (recommended: Frank's Red Hot)
Salt and freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Bring water to a boil in a small saucepan. Add rice, cover and simmer 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • When rice is done, remove it from the stove top. To a medium skillet over medium high heat add oil and bacon and cook 3 minutes to crisp edges of bacon. Add onions and cook 3 minutes to soften. Add beans to heat through, then stir in cooked rice. Season rice and beans with cayenne sauce, salt and pepper, to your taste. Serve rice and beans from the skillet.

Sachin Yadav
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This dish is a great way to sneak veggies into my kids' diet. They love the flavorful sauce and never notice the hidden carrots and celery.


Cameron Mcclease
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I'm always looking for new ways to cook red beans and rice, and this recipe is definitely a winner. The flavors are amazing!


Zoubir Ferdji
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This recipe is a lifesaver on busy weeknights. It's quick, easy, and always a crowd-pleaser.


Bahaa
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Not a fan of spicy food, so I omitted the chipotle peppers. The dish was still flavorful and delicious.


Dilbur Dilbur
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I love that this recipe is customizable. I added some chopped spinach and black beans, and it turned out great.


Lucky Mokwena
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This dish is a great way to use up leftover rice and beans. It's also really affordable and easy to make.


Femy Williams
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I added some shredded chicken to the recipe, and it was a hit! The chicken added an extra layer of flavor and made the dish even more hearty.


Ednal Pierre
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5 stars! This recipe is a winner. My family loved it, and I'll definitely be making it again soon.


Roni Farman
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I'm a vegetarian, so I used lentils instead of ground beef. It was just as delicious and packed with protein.


MD Ibrahim Islam Junayed
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This recipe is a must-try! The flavors are incredible, and the step-by-step instructions make it easy to follow.


Obelia Alvarenga
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I followed the recipe exactly, but my dish turned out bland. I think I might have used old spices. Will try again with fresh ingredients.


Beka Alcee
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Not a fan of the chipotle peppers. I found them to be a bit overpowering. Otherwise, the dish was pretty good.


Oluwatobi Adeogun
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I love that this recipe is versatile. I added some chopped bell peppers and corn, and it turned out amazing. Can't wait to try different variations next time.


Misha
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This recipe is a keeper! It's quick, easy, and absolutely delicious. I'll be making it again and again.


Erika Peterson
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I'm a huge fan of Tex-Mex cuisine, and this recipe did not disappoint. The beans and rice were cooked perfectly, and the sauce was incredibly flavorful with just the right kick of heat.


William Saye
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5 stars! This dish is a flavor explosion. The combination of spices and the hint of smokiness from the chipotle peppers is incredible.


Winnie Olima
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Subbed the ground beef for tofu and it was still delicious! The flavors were spot-on, and the rice soaked up the sauce perfectly.


Mizzen Mia
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Easy peasy! I'm not much of a cook, but this recipe turned out great. My family loved it and I felt like a pro chef.


Abdallah Ziada
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Tried this recipe last night and it was an instant hit! The smokiness from the chipotle peppers and the richness of the tomatoes and beans made for a dish that I'll definitely make again.


Muhammadasad Sadiq
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OMG! This Tex-Mex Red Beans and Rice is a game-changer! It's bursting with flavors and textures that dance on your palate. The tender beans, fluffy rice, and zesty sauce are a match made in food heaven.