Mike’s Great Red Beans and Rice Recipe π
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour
Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 4
Description:
This is probably the best Red Beans and Rice you will ever have. Every time I make it, my family just devours it. It’s really great with hot sauce and cornbread.
Ingredients:
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 smoked kielbasa, sliced
- 1 can (15 ounces) dark red kidney beans
- 1 onion, diced
- 2/3 cup chopped celery
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (14.5 ounces) chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 3 cups water
- 1/2 cup rice
- Cajun seasoning, to taste
Instructions:
- Brown hamburger and onions: In a large pot, brown the ground beef with the diced onion until the meat is no longer pink and the onions are translucent.
- Add chicken broth: Pour in the chicken broth and bring it to a gentle simmer.
- Combine ingredients: Stir in the sliced kielbasa, dark red kidney beans, chopped celery, minced garlic, Cajun seasoning (to taste), and cayenne pepper.
- Simmer: Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and let it simmer for 60 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld together.
- Cook rice: While the beans are simmering, cook one cup of rice according to package instructions.
- Incorporate rice: Once the rice is cooked, add it to the pot with the beans and stir to combine.
- Thicken sauce: In a small bowl, mix the flour with cold water to create a slurry. Pour the slurry into the pot, stirring continuously, to thicken the sauce.
- Serve and enjoy: Ladle the Red Beans and Rice into bowls and serve hot, garnished with your favorite hot sauce if desired. Enjoy with a side of cornbread for a delicious and satisfying meal!
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 640.5
- Total Fat: 23.3g
- Saturated Fat: 8.3g
- Cholesterol: 103mg
- Sodium: 1262.4mg
- Total Carbohydrates: 65g
- Dietary Fiber: 10.9g
- Sugar: 1.7g
- Protein: 41.9g
Keywords:
Beans, Cajun, Creole, Spicy, Weeknight, Stove Top, < 4 Hours
This recipe is a hearty and flavorful dish that’s perfect for busy weeknights or cozy gatherings with family and friends. With its combination of savory meats, creamy beans, and zesty seasoning, Mike’s Great Red Beans and Rice is sure to become a favorite in your household too!
