Red Beans and Rice
Red Beans and Rice is a simple recipe that combines tender red beans, the perfect blend of seasonings, and hearty rice to create a truly comforting and flavorful southern meal.
Equipment
- 1 slow cooker
- 1 large pot
Ingredients
- 2 lbs Red Kidney Beans
- 3 to 4 Bay leaves
- Bell peppers optional
- 1 Onion
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- ½ tsp Onion powder
- 4 cloves of Garlic
- ½ tsp Garlic powder
- 1 tbsp Italian seasoning
- 1/8 cup Tony Chachere’s original Creole seasoning
- Andouille sausage ham or smoked turkey
- Cooked rice
Instructions
- Wash beans. Place in a large pot, cover with water and soak for 4 hours (at least)
- Rinse beans and put in cock pot. Add bay leaves and about 5 cups of water. Cook uncovered on high for 1 hour.
- Add the following to beans:chopped onions, sugar, onion powder, italian seasoning, chopped garlic cloves, garlic powder, and Tony Chachere's Creole seasoning
- Cook for 6 hours on low. To release the bean gas, cook uncovered.
- Add meat and cook until done, about 4 to 6 hours covered. Taste the beans to see if you need to add more seasoning, like more Tony Chachere’s Creole seasoning.
Nutritional information is based on third-party calculations and should be considered estimates. Actual nutritional content may vary depending on the brands used, measuring methods, portion sizes, and other factors.