Sausage, Red Beans, and Rice
I love that this is a family recipe. What I love the about it most of all: It is written in her handwriting on a scrap piece of paper. :) I can honestly say that I haven't made this in years, but it tastes just as good I remember! This is quickly going in our regular rotation of one pot meals. I promise you it is better than anything you will find in the box!
Here's what you need to make it:
1 pound sausage (I used Jimmy Dean reduced fat, but any kind will do)
1 package Polksa Keilbasa sausage
1 onion, diced
1/2 green bell pepper, diced
1 clove of garlic, minced
1 cup beef broth
1/2 cup uncooked white rice
1 T olive oil
1 can (14 oz) red kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
1/4 tsp dried oregano (I used Italian seasoning since I didn't have oregano)
1/4 tsp black pepper
Cook the sausage until brown and drain the fat. Cook the kielbasa until cooked through. In a large dutch heat the olive oil and then cook the bell pepper and onion for 2-3 minutes. Add the minced garlic and cook for a minute. Throw in the uncooked rice and cook for 2-3 minutes (until it looks "toasty"). Next add the beef broth, sausage, kielbasa, and seasonings to the rice mixture. Bring this mixture to a boil. Once boiling turn down the heat to simmer and cook for about 20 minutes (or until the rice is cooked through). Add the kidney beans during the last 5 minutes. Allow it to rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Thanks Mom!
Love,
Mamby
