Photo: New Orleans-Style Red Beans and Rice Recipe
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 cup chopped onions
- 1/2 cup chopped bell peppers
- 1/2 cup chopped celery
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 pound boiled ham cut, into 1/2-inch cubes
- 6 ounces smoked sausage, cut crosswise into 1/4-inch slices (1 cup)
- 1 pound dried red beans, rinsed and sorted through, soaked overnight and drained
- 3 tablespoons chopped garlic
- 8 to 10 cups water
- Steamed rice
Directions
Heat the oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Saute the onions, bell peppers, celery, salt, cayenne, black pepper and thyme for about 5 minutes. Add the bay leaves, ham and sausage and saute for 5 to 6 minutes. Add the beans, garlic, and enough water to cover the contents in the pot. Bring to a boil, reduce the heat to medium, and simmer uncovered, stirring occasionally for about 2 hours. Add more water if the mixture becomes dry and thick. Use a wooden spoon to mash about half of the mixture against the side pf the pot. Continue to cook, stirring occasionally, for about 1 1/2 hours, or until the mixture is creamy and the beans are soft. Add more water if it becomes too thick. The mixture should be soupy but not watery. Remove the bay leaves and serve with steamed white rice.
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By Morshale
Parker, CO
on February 09, 2012
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This is one of my favorite recipes! I tend to change up the meat for different effects. Last time I made it, I used turkey "ham" and chicken sausage. I was quite pleased with the results and enjoyed the fact that I was able to reduce the sodium and fat and still have a tasty meal. The turkey ham was made by Jenny-O and held up very well in the dish.
By denbyinva
Paramus, NJ
on January 02, 2012
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This is a GREAT recipe! This was so easy to make and tasty with a few adjustments. I did not add salt, as the ham provided more than enough : I used fresh thyme in place of dried thyme, so I used triple the amount of fresh to compensate. I added 4 oz more smoked sausage and I added 10 oz andouille sausage which provided quite a spicy kick. The result was delicious and plentiful!! I highly recommend this recipe for game days or cold winter days. Love it and can't wait to make it again. Thanks Emeril!
By EBONYNINJA
accokeek, MD
on November 26, 2011
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I have family from New Orleans they will be the judge of this but I enjoyed it.
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