Red Beans and Rice (so good!)

[uncle eddie]

I had a kielbasa that I was wanting to use so I went with my Red Beans and Rice recipe. So good!
The recipe has a lot of ingredients but it is so worth it. Here it is if interested:

• 4 can red beans - drained, rinsed (or start with 1 lbs dried red beans a day earlier)
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 onion, diced
• 1 bell pepper, diced
• 3 celery stalks, diced
• 1 lbs kielbasa - diced
• 2-3 cups chicken broth
• 1 tsp each of smoked Paprika, Thyme, Oregano,
• 1 tsp cayenne pepper (optional, for heat)
• 2 bay leaves
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Rice - you can figure this one out

Sautee celery, onion, and green pepper (Cajun Holy Trinity) using the oil (5-10 minutes)
Add diced kielbasa...simmer (5 minutes or so)
add rest of spices...simmer a bit more. (3 - 5 minutes)
Add chicken broth and red beans - bring to boil...Simmer some more - this time about 30 - 45 minutes.
You can cook out excess moisture if needed, or mash a few beans for same effect.
I often have to add a bit of moisture to keep the consistency right.
Serve over rice.

Simmering...

Plated...

Lunches...

 

[Timber II]

Beautiful- I make similar dish regular- better with yer own keibaska

 

[TNJAKE]

Looks good! One of my favorite meals. Think I have a thread on here about it. Nice work bud

 

[sandyut]

that looks great! nice work!

 

[chopsaw]

Awesome Eric ! Favorite meal of mine too .

 

[kelbro]

Looks and sounds great. One of my favorites.

Toro brand rice is my favorite. Impossible to find here.

 

[jcam222]

Fantastic looking comfort food!

 

[indaswamp]

One of my all time favorites! Looks delicious! Make me one to go while you are at it!! LOL!!!

 

[BrianGSDTexoma]

That looks fantastic Eric!

 

[Gonna Smoke]

It's been a minute since I've made any, thanks for reminding me with your great looking pot Eric...

 

[DRKsmoking]

That looks like a great belly warming meal.

David

 

[Central PA Cowboy]

Looks awesome! Going to try it.

 

[gmc2003]

Looks and sounds terrific.

Point for sure
Chris