Red Beans & Rice W/sausage Or Chicken Fried Steak Recipe

Cooking Instructions

1. 1

   Prepare the Ingredients

   Rinse the red beans under cold water and soak them overnight. Chop the onion, bell pepper, celery, and garlic.

2. 2

   Cook the Sausage or Chicken

   In a large pot, cook the sausage or chicken over medium heat until browned. Remove from the pot and set aside.

3. 3

   Sauté the Vegetables

   In the same pot, add the chopped onion, bell pepper, celery, and garlic. Sauté until softened, about 5-7 minutes.

4. 4

   Add Beans and Seasonings

   Add the soaked beans, chicken broth, bay leaves, thyme, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper to the pot. Bring to a boil.

5. 5

   Simmer the Mixture

   Reduce heat to low and simmer for about 1 hour or until beans are tender.

6. 6

   Cook the Rice

   In a separate pot, cook the rice according to package instructions.

7. 7

   Combine and Serve

   Once the beans are tender, stir in the cooked sausage or chicken. Serve over rice with a side salad and garlic bread.