Dirty Rice and Beans

I invented this version of dirty rice to accompany my husbands fantastic ribs. It's easy to make, but it does want to simmer for a good long time.

• Ready In: 2 hrs 30 mins
• Serves: 6

Ingredients

• 2 1⁄2 cups brown rice
• 1 (15 ounce) can kidney beans
• 1 (15 ounce) can black beans
• 5  cups  mushroom broth (I use Better than Boullion)
• 1  tablespoon oregano
• 1  tablespoon basil
• 1  teaspoon cumin
• 2  bay leaves
• 1 (10 1/2ounce) can  cream of mushroom soup
• 1  carrot, chopped small
• 1  stalk celery, minced
• 1⁄2 lb bacon, chopped into 1 in long pieces
• 1  white onion, 1/2 diced 1/2 chopped
• 1⁄3 cup olive oil
• 1  garlic clove, minced

Directions

1. Fry the Bacon.
2. Cook the onion in the grease until it's translucent.
3. Add the olive oil, oregano,basil, cumin, garlic.
4. Rinse your rice 3 times.
5. Add rice and sautee for 10 minutes.
6. Add broth, beans (do not drain), bay leaves, and soup.
7. Cover, Bring to a boil, turn down heat to between low and medium.
8. Simmer for at least an hour, ideally two.