Cajun Style Red Beans And Rice

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This is a hearty southern dish, easy to make and full of flavor and quite spicy! I sometimes add in cooked ground beef, you can add in some chopped cooked bacon or use spicy dryed smoked sausage to the beans for smokey flavor --- i also like to add in some creole seasoning -- see my recipe#186029

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Steps

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Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat.

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Add in onions , garlic green bell pepper and crushed chili flakes.

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Saute until veggies are soft.

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Sprinkle with chili powder and paprika , cook about 1 minute.

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Add in tomato sauce , stewed tomatoes and hot sauce season with salt and add in sugar to taste if needed.

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Add in beans , cooked ground beef and bacon if using.

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Mix to combine and simmer for about 1 hour.

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Serve mixed or over rice topped with a dollup of sour cream if desired.

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Ingredients

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oil, onion, fresh garlic, green bell pepper, crushed red pepper flakes, chili powder, paprika, tomato sauce, stewed tomatoes, salt, sugar, hot sauce, red kidney beans, bacon, cooked rice