Red Beans and Rice with Sausage

Red Beans and Rice with Sausage
  • Servings: 6
  • Prep Time: 15 min
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
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This is a very basic beef stew. It’s easy, delicious and inexpensive to make. While there are hundreds of variations of this traditional recipe, it’s hard to improve on this version’s savory and comforting goodness.

Ingredients

Directions

  1. Heat a large pot or dutch oven with a lid to medium heat. Lightly spray pot with cooking spray and place sliced sausage in skillet.
  2. Cook sausage for 2-3 minutes until browned.
  3. Add olive oil, chopped onion, peppers and garlic and let cook stirring occasionally for 5 minutes.
  4. Add drained and rinsed beans and the undrained tomatoes with green chilis.
  5. Add spices, broth and bay leaves (if using).
  6. Bring mixture to a simmer, reduce heat to low, cover, and let simmer for at least 30 minutes.
  7. 15 minutes before serving, add in the rice, stir well and cover.
  8. Stir well and fluff rice.
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