Red Bean & Sausage Recipe
Smoked sausage, red beans, Cajun trinity
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Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
Spices and Seasoning
Method
Preparation
- 1
Prepare the Vegetables
Dice the onion, green bell pepper, and celery. Mince the garlic cloves.
- 2
Slice the Sausage
Cut the smoked sausage into bite-sized pieces.
- 3
Rinse the Beans
Rinse the red beans under cold water and drain.
Cooking
- 4
- 5
Add the Garlic and Sausage
Stir in the minced garlic and sliced smoked sausage. Cook for an additional 3-4 minutes until the sausage is browned.
- 6
Combine Ingredients
Add the rinsed red beans, Cajun seasoning, bay leaf, salt, black pepper, and water or chicken broth to the pot. Stir to combine.
- 7
Simmer the Dish
Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low. Cover and let it simmer for 30-40 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- 8
Final Adjustments
Taste the dish and adjust seasoning with additional salt or Cajun seasoning if desired. Remove the bay leaf before serving.
