Being from Texas this is the version of Red Beans & Rice I have always
eaten. Instead of the beans and meat served on top of rice; it's all mixed
together.
1 (16oz) bag dry red kidney beans
2 tsp. salt (more or less to taste)
2 tsp. Creole seasoning
1/8 tsp. cayenne pepper
½ tsp. dry bay leaves
¼ tsp. ground black pepper
1 tsp. garlic powder
¼ tsp. dry oregano
½ tsp. paprika
1 can(14.75 – 15 oz) petite diced tomatoes, drained
1 lb. ground beef
½ medium onion, chopped
1 tsp. minced garlic
4 cups cooked rice or 2 cups uncooked
Rinse beans and soak overnight. Drain Water and replace with fresh cold water (6-8 cups or enough to fill slow cooker at least half way with water). Add dry seasonings listed. Seasonings can be adjusted to taste; add more cayenne/creole for hot and spicy version. Stir in tomatoes. Place crock pot on low setting. Meanwhile, in a large fry pan, brown ground meat with the chopped onion and minced garlic; season meat with salt and pepper if desired. Drain and add to slow cooker. Stir and allow to cook on low until beans are tender. Remove as much liquid as possible and stir in cooked rice;Too much water will make the dish soupy; dish needs to be a thick consistency(similar to chili). Another option is to add 2 cups of uncooked rice to the slow cooker once beans are tender—allow 4 cups of liquid to remain and add uncooked rice; cover and stir occasionally until rice is done. Best served with cornbread
1 (16oz) bag dry red kidney beans
2 tsp. salt (more or less to taste)
2 tsp. Creole seasoning
1/8 tsp. cayenne pepper
½ tsp. dry bay leaves
¼ tsp. ground black pepper
1 tsp. garlic powder
¼ tsp. dry oregano
½ tsp. paprika
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1 can(14.75 – 15 oz) petite diced tomatoes, drained
1 lb. ground beef
½ medium onion, chopped
1 tsp. minced garlic
4 cups cooked rice or 2 cups uncooked
Rinse beans and soak overnight. Drain Water and replace with fresh cold water (6-8 cups or enough to fill slow cooker at least half way with water). Add dry seasonings listed. Seasonings can be adjusted to taste; add more cayenne/creole for hot and spicy version. Stir in tomatoes. Place crock pot on low setting. Meanwhile, in a large fry pan, brown ground meat with the chopped onion and minced garlic; season meat with salt and pepper if desired. Drain and add to slow cooker. Stir and allow to cook on low until beans are tender. Remove as much liquid as possible and stir in cooked rice;Too much water will make the dish soupy; dish needs to be a thick consistency(similar to chili). Another option is to add 2 cups of uncooked rice to the slow cooker once beans are tender—allow 4 cups of liquid to remain and add uncooked rice; cover and stir occasionally until rice is done. Best served with cornbread
