Description
A soulful, hearty bowl of red beans simmered with savory beef sausage, onion, celery, and spices. Slow-cooked comfort, perfect over rice.
Ingredients
1 lb dried red kidney beans (soaked overnight)
1 lb beef sausage, sliced
1½ cups diced onion
1 cup diced celery
1 cup diced green bell pepper
4 cloves garlic, minced
10 cups chicken or beef stock
Optional: diced smoked beef ham for extra depth
2 tsp dried oregano
1 tsp dried thyme
½ tsp black pepper
3 bay leaves
½ cup sliced green onions (divided)
¼ cup chopped parsley (divided)
Cajun seasoning, to taste
Cooked long-grain white rice, for serving
Instructions
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Sort, rinse, and soak beans overnight; drain before cooking.
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Brown sausage in pot; remove, leaving fat behind.
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Sauté onions, celery, and bell pepper until soft, then stir in garlic.
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Return sausage to pot with beans, stock, ham (optional), spices, bay leaves, and half the herbs. Simmer ~2 hours.
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Mash some beans to thicken; discard bay leaves.
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Stir in remaining green onions and parsley. Season to taste.
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Serve hot over rice with extra herbs and hot sauce.
Notes
- Mash a few beans for a creamy texture—no thickeners needed.
- Season gently throughout cooking—savory depth builds over time.
- Pairs wonderfully with cornbread or collard greens.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 hours
- Category: Southern / Creole
- Method: Stovetop Simmer
- Cuisine: Hearty
