Red Beans and Rice with Artisan Sausage

 

Ingredients:

2 tbsp olive oil, extra virgin

2 Mar~Val Artisan sausages, sliced into circles, use chicken, beef, turkey, or pork

1 medium white or yellow onion, diced

1 green bell pepper, cored and diced

1 tbsp garlic, minced

30 Oz. canned red kidney beans, drained and rinsed

15 Oz. canned dark red kidney beans, not drained

1 cup chicken stock

2 tbsp tomato paste

1 tbsp worcestershire sauce

1 tsp chili powder

1 tsp dried thyme

3/4 tsp onion powder

1/2 tsp black pepper

1/2 tsp salt

1/4 tsp ground cayenne pepper (optional)

Serve over cooked white rice and top with sliced green onion (optional).

Directions:

Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a pot on medium-high heat, then add the sliced sausage.

Saute, stirring frequently for 3 to 4 minutes or until browned, then remove from pot and set aside.

Add the remaining tablespoon of oil to the pot along with the diced onion and pepper.

Saute, stirring frequently, until onion is translucent, for 3 minutes.

Add minced garlic and saute until golden, about 1 minute.

Add two cans of kidney beans that have been drained and rinsed.

Add one can of kidney beans with the liquid.

Add chicken stock, tomato paste, worcestershire sauce, chili powder, thyme, onion powder, pepper, salt, and (optional) cayenne pepper to the pot.

Bring to a boil and immediately reduce heat and simmer on medium for 15 minutes.

Add the sausage back to the pot and simmer everything for 5 more minutes.

Taste and add hot sauce or additional salt or pepper if desired.

Ladle into bowls over white rice and garnish with sliced green onion (optional). Enjoy!

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