CAJUN-STYLE RED BEANS AND RICE

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Categories     Bean

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 15

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.

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