Name: Easy Sausage and Bacon Red Beans and Rice
Cook time: P0Y0M0DT0H20M0.000S
Total time: P0Y0M0DT0H55M0.000S
Yield: 8 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt; 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 1 teaspoon dried thyme; 1 teaspoon dried oregano; 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder; 1/2 teaspoon onion powder; 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 1 tablespoon avocado or vegetable oil; 4 strips beef bacon, chopped; 12 to 14 ounces smoked beef sausage or andouille sausage, sliced into 1/2-inch medallions; 2 stalks celery, finely chopped; 1 small onion, finely chopped; 1 small green bell pepper, finely chopped; 5 cloves garlic, minced; 2 bay leaves; Four 15-ounce cans red kidney beans, rinsed and drained; 4 cups unsalted chicken stock; 3 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce; 2 tablespoons hot sauce; 1 teaspoon liquid smoke; 4 cups cooked long-grain white rice; 3 scallions, finely sliced

For the seasoning blend: Whisk together the salt, black pepper, dried thyme, dried oregano, garlic powder, onion powder and cayenne in a small bowl.

For the red beans and rice: Heat a Dutch oven or large pot over medium heat. Add the oil and bacon and cook until the bacon is brown and crispy, 3 to 4 minutes. Remove the bacon with a slotted spoon and set aside.

In the same skillet, cook the sausage until lightly browned, 3 to 4 minutes. Remove the sausage from the pot with a slotted spoon and set aside. 

Add the celery, onion and bell peppers to the pot and cook, stirring often, until the vegetables begin to soften, about 5 minutes. Add the garlic and bay leaves and cook for 30 seconds. Stir in half of the seasoning blend and cook until fragrant, 1 minute.

Stir in the beans, chicken stock, Worcestershire sauce, hot sauce, liquid smoke and reserved sausage and bacon. Increase the heat to high and bring to a boil. Cover with a lid, reduce the heat to low and cook, stirring occasionally, until the beans are softened and the liquid is reduced, about 30 minutes.

Using a potato masher or wooden spoon, mash the beans against the side of the pot until you reach the desired thickness and consistency. Stir in half of the remaining seasoning blend. Continue to simmer, uncovered, until reduced slightly, an additional 5 minutes. Taste and add additional seasoning blend to taste.

Discard the bay leaves.

Serve warm, top with a scoop of rice and garnish with the scallions.

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