Description
Classic Red Beans and Rice is a quintessential dish that captures the essence of Louisiana cuisine. This hearty meal features tender red beans slow-cooked with flavorful smoked meats, creating a comforting and satisfying experience. Perfect for family dinners or casual get-togethers, this dish embodies rich flavors from spices and herbs, allowing for endless versatility in serving options. Whether you enjoy it over fluffy white rice or as a standalone feast, Classic Red Beans and Rice will impress everyone at your table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb dried red beans
- 1 ham bone (or ham hocks)
- 14 oz smoked andouille sausage (sliced)
- ½ lb smoked ham (cubed)
- 1 medium onion (chopped)
- 2 jalapeños (finely chopped)
- 6 cloves garlic (minced)
- Spices: cayenne pepper, thyme, Kosher salt, black pepper
- Steamed white rice (for serving)
Instructions
- Soak the dried red beans overnight in plenty of water; drain before use.
- In a large stock pot, combine soaked beans, 1 gallon of water, ham bone, and bay leaves. Bring to a simmer over medium heat.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add sliced sausage and cubed ham; cook until browned (8-10 minutes). Stir in chopped onion and jalapeños; cook until softened (about 5 minutes).
- Mix in diced tomato, minced garlic, mustard, red wine vinegar, thyme seeds, salt, black pepper, and cayenne. Cook until hot and softened (5-8 minutes).
- Pour the sausage mixture into the pot with beans and simmer uncovered while stirring occasionally until creamy (about 3 hours). Smash some beans against the pot's side to thicken.
- Remove bones and bay leaves before serving hot over steamed white rice.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Louisiana
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 14g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 40mg