Mike’s Red Beans and Rice

Submitted by Chef #275916

"This recipe is easy to make and is a winner in our household. It's great eats with bread and butter and I enjoy pouring a little hot sauce or sliced halapeno peppers in it."

 

• Ready In: 1hr 30mins
• Ingredients: 13
• Serves: 6-8

ingredients

• 1 lb hamburger
• 1 lb smoked kielbasa (cut in 1/2 inch slices)
• 1 (28 ounce) can dark red kidney beans
• 1 medium onion (chopped)
• 2⁄3 cup celery (chopped)
• 4 garlic cloves (minced)
• 1 (14 ounce) can beef broth
• 1 cup water
• 1 teaspoon cajun seasoning
• 1⁄4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 3 tablespoons flour
• 1⁄2 cup cold water
• 1 cup rice

directions

1. Brown hamburger, onions and celery. Drain.
2. Pour in beef broth and 1 cup of water. Then mix in the red kidney beans, kielbasa, garlic, Cajun seasoning and cayenne pepper and bring to a boil
3. Cover and let simmer for 60 minutes. Cook one cup of rice and when done mix into pot.
4. Mix the flour and ½ cup cold water to make a slurry and pour into pot to thicken sauce. Serve and enjoy.