Looking for an amazing red beans and rice recipe? This red beans and rice with sausage is so simple and easy to make. The flavors of the sausage and rice mixed together with red beans is amazing and it is sure to become a favorite in your house.
Sausage with Red Beans and Rice
Sausage with Red Beans and RiceWhether you are looking for a filling meal or want something that is inexpensive to make for dinner, this recipe is perfect. In my honest opinion, this is the best red beans and rice recipe I have ever tried and it took me some testing to get it just right. Once you try it I am sure you will agree.
What Kind of Sausage is Best for Red Beans and Rice
I love the way sausage tastes with the red beans and rice. However, any type of sausage, like kielbasa, will go great with this recipe as well. You can use sausage that is not smoked, but the texture of the sausage is slightly different and you might find that you need to add in a bit more seasoning.
Can the Sausage Be Cooked in Oil Instead of Water?
I had someone ask me once why I cook my sausage in water instead of oil. The only answer I have is, that is the way I have always done it. If you prefer to cook your sausage in oil, you certainly can, however, water is a simple way to keep the dish on the lighter side.
How to Store Sausage and Rice with Red Beans
Once the sausage and rice with red beans has cooled, you want to move it to an airtight container. Once in the container, you will want to keep in the refrigerator. You can keep the sausage and rice with red beans in the Dutch oven , if you prefer, however, you will want to make sure it is covered well to protect it from being exposed to the air which causes it to go bad faster.
How to Reheat the Best Red Beans and Rice Recipe
If you are serving the leftover best red beans and rice recipe the next day, you will want to make sure to heat it through to make it taste its best. Only serving a small amount, the microwave or a pot on the stove top works best. And, if you are reheating more than a serving size, you might want to reheat it in on the stove top.
How Long Can This Be Store In The Fridge?
When stored properly the red beans and rice with sausage will stay good for up to 4 days in the refrigerator. If you will not be able to finish the red beans and rice with sausage before it goes bad, you can move it to the freezer.
Can Red Bean and Rice Recipes be Frozen
If you are looking to make this a freezer meal or want to freeze it before it goes bad, move the cooled red beans and rice to a freezer bag so that once the bag is laid down flat, the red bean and rice recipes doesn’t take up much space.
Ingredients Needed To Make Smoked Sausage Red Beans and Rice
- Smoked sausage
- Onion, green pepper, garlic
- Celery, butter
- Kidney beans
- Rotel
- Cajun seasoning
- Cayenne pepper
- Pepper, red pepper flakes
- Rice
- Beef broth
- Water
(Actual measurements are in the recipe card below.)
How To Make Red Bean and Rice with Smoked Sausage
- In a large pot or Dutch oven, add sliced sausage and 1/2 cup water.
- Cook over medium high heat stirring often until sausage has browned and water has evaporated (might need to add additional water to sausage during browning. Add 1/8 cup at a time if needed).
- Once sausage has browned, remove sausage from pot and place on a plate.
- Add butter to pan, reduce heat to medium and then add diced onions, celery and bell pepper.
- Sauté until onions are translucent and vegetables are tender, add garlic and cook for an additional minute, then add sausage back to pot.
- Pour beef broth, 1 cup water, beans, Rotel, rice into pot, stir then add seasoning, pepper, cayenne pepper and red pepper flakes. Stir.
- Bring to a simmer, cover and cook on low/medium heat for 25 minutes stirring occasionally.
- Remove from heat and leave covered. Let sit covered for 10 minutes then enjoy!
Try This Delicious One Pot Recipe Today
Here are a few more delicious recipes made with smoked sausage or sausage kielbasa.
- Sausage Green Beans Potato Casserole
- Sausage Kielbasa Green Beans
- BBQ Smoked Sausage Bites
- Instant Pot Chicken Sausage Alfredo Pasta, plus many more delicious recipes.
Red Beans and Rice with Sausage
Ingredients
- 2 lbs smoked sausage, sliced 1/4" thick
- 2 cups diced onions
- 1 cup green pepper, diced small
- 3 stalks celery, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 15.5 oz cans kidney beans, one drained, use juice from other can
- 10.5 oz can Rotel®
- 2 tsp Slap ya mama® seasoning
- 1 tsp pepper
- 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
- 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
- 1 1/2 cup white rice
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1 1/2 cup water, divided
- 2 Tbsp butter
Instructions
- In a large stock pot or Dutch oven, add sliced sausage and 1/2 cup water.
- Cook over medium high heat stirring often until sausage has browned and water has evaporated (might need to add additional water to sausage during browning. Add 1/8 cup at a time if needed).
- Once sausage has browned, remove sausage from pot and place on a plate.
- Add butter to pan, melt and then add diced onions, celery and bell pepper.
- Sauté until onions are translucent and vegetables are tender add garlic and cook for an additional minute, then add sausage back to pot.
- Pour beef broth, 1 cup water, beans, Rotel, rice into pot, stir then add seasoning, pepper, cayenne pepper and red pepper flakes. Stir.
- Bring to a simmer, cover and cook on low/medium heat for 25 minutes stirring occasionally.
- Remove from heat and leave covered. Let sit covered for 10 minutes then enjoy!
Here are a few pics that are the perfect size for pinning to Pinterest.
Enjoy, Terri
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Instant white rice? I’ve always had trouble with which rice to use in recipes. Would you recommend a healthier rice, perhaps?
Hi Chasity, No, I used white rice but not instant.
I was born and raised in New Orleans all my life, The recipe for the red beans and rice is the same as I remember it, Yet it doesn’t look any of red beans and rice that have eaten in my city New Orleans, LA. Very bad looking picture does not do this dish justice. Great ingredients.
Hi Diane, thanks so much for your comment. I’m not claiming this is an authentic Louisiana red beans and rice recipe. This is my own version of a red beans and rice recipe that I make and wanted to share with my readers. Not authentic, just red beans and rice with sausage. :)