Louisiana Beans And Rice

Gingerbear's Note:

This recipe is a soak overnight recipe. You do not have to do it this way if you are in more of a hurry to make these.

• Total Time: 2 hrs 45 mins
• Prep Time: 45 mins
• Cook Time: 2 hrs

Ingredients:

Servings: 6

• 1 lb dry red beans, soaked overnight,drained
• 6 cups water
• 2 cups finely chopped onions
• 3 cloves garlic, crushed
• 1 cup finely chopped green pepper
• 3 teaspoons chili powder
• 2 teaspoons cayenne
• 1/4 teaspoon oregano
• 1/4 teaspoon cumin
• 1 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper (or to taste)
• 1 bunch parsley, finely chopped
• 1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• 3 cups cooked brown rice

Directions:

1. Combine the drained beans, water, onion and garlic in a large pot.
2. Bring to a boil for 12 minutes.
3. Reduce heat and simmer for 1 hour.
4. Add remaining ingredients except for rice and parsley.
5. Stir to mix pepper, tomato sauce, worcestershire sauce and spices with beans.
6. Simmer and additional 1 to 1-1/2 hours until beans are tender and liquid is thick.
7. Spoon beans over rice and sprinkle with additional chili powder and cumin, if desired.

Reviews

[FruitLoop]

This is a great beans and rice dish. I did play with the seasoning some. I used 2 T. chili powder, 1 t. cayenne and doubled the cumin and oregano. Just right for me and my family's taste. I also used white rice, just because I didn't have any brown. But brown rice sounds like a good idea and will try that next time. Thanks secret.

[CongoGirl]

Yummy! I made it to go on top of Spicy Rice and Kale (Spicy Rice and Kale), which I make a lot in winter. I omitted Worcestershire sauce and parsley, but otherwise made as directed. Next time, I will cut back on cayenne and chili powder, as it was a bit spicy for my sensitive mouth. I also wanted it a bit more salty.

[KeleKooks]

My new Favorite recipe. Excellent!!! Used canned kidney beans in place of dry, reduced the amount of water used and the time cooked. Also eliminated the worcestershire sauce. I prefer sauteing the onion and garlic to release sweetness. The spicing as written was perfect to me. Am craving this stuff several times a week. Excellent. Thanks for sharing.