Mikes Great Red Beans And Rice Recipes

MIKE'S GREAT RED BEANS AND RICE

Steps:

• Brown hamburger and onions.
• Pour in chicken broth.
• Then mix in the red kidney beans, kielbasa, garlic, Cajun seasoning and cayenne pepper.
• Bring to boil and let simmer for 60 minutes.
• Cook one cup of rice and when done mix into pot.
• Mix the flour and cold water to make a slurry and pour into pot to thicken sauce.
• Serve and enjoy.

SIMPLE RED BEANS AND RICE

Steps:

• In a skillet cook sliced sausage for about 2 minutes.
• Add onion, garlic, and bell pepper, and saute till veggies are tender.
• Add beans and tomatoes with thier juice.
• Season with thyme, caynne, and salt and pepper to taste.
• Serve over rice.

RICE COOKER RED BEANS AND RICE

Steps:

• In a rice cooker, combine rice, water, spices, bell pepper and onion. Start cooker.
• After 10 minutes, stir in ham. (If you have a bit of ham bone, throw that in too). Allow cooker to finish its cycle.
• Stir in kidney beans and close lid. Leave on warm 5-10 minutes until beans are heated through before serving.

EASY CHEESY RED BEANS AND RICE

Steps:

• In large skillet heat oil on medium heat. Add green peppers, onions and garlic. Cook until tender.
• Add salt, pepper, bayleaf, diced tomatoes and beans. Simmer 20 minutes on low.
• Remove bay leaf, mash about 1/2 of the beans and tomatoes.
• Add rice, stir until combined.
• Sprinkle on cheddar cheese, cover and allow to cook on low until cheese is melted.

RED BEANS & RICE WITH TVP

Steps:

• Soak the beans in plenty of water overnight. Drain and rinse well.
• Cook the soaked beans in a large pot with the onion, garlic and boiling water.
• In a separate pot, cook the brown rice according to package directions.
• After beans have cooked 45 minutes, add TVP, chili powder and cumin. Continue cooking until beans are tender, about 20-30 more minutes.
• Most of the liquid should have cooked into the beans and TVP. Add salt to taste.
• Mix the cooked rice with the cooked beans, add a pinch of cayenne or hot sauce if desired.

EASY RED BEANS AND RICE

Steps:

• In a saucepan, bring water to a boil. Add rice and stir. Reduce heat, cover and simmer for 20 minutes.
• In a large skillet over low heat, cook sausage for 5 minutes. Stir in onion, green pepper and garlic; saute until tender. Pour in beans and tomatoes with juice. Season with oregano, salt and pepper. Simmer uncovered for 20 minutes. Serve over rice.