Louisiana Red Beans and Rice
(Serves 6)
Ingredients:
1 lb red beans, washed & drained
6 cups of water
4 cloves of garlic, chopped
2 medium onions, chopped
½ cup bell pepper, chopped
2 stalks celery, chopped
½ cup parsley, chopped
1 large bay leaf, whole
1 can tomato sauce
1 lb sausage hot
Directions:
Cook beans in water. Season with salt and bacon drippings, ham or other seasoning meat. Cook for 1 ½ to 2 hrs. Add onion, garlic, celery, bay leaf and sausage. Continue to cook over low heat for ½ to 1 hr. If beans become too dry, add heated water, 2 Tablespoons of sugar improve the whole effect. Serve on mounds of rice.
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