# Simple Red Beans & Rice

A cherished comfort food classic from the South, this Red Beans and Rice recipe is rich, hearty, and brimming with flavor.

- Servings: 4 servings
- Total time: 25 min
- Cuisine: American
- Category: Dinner
- Language: en

## Ingredients

- 2 Tablespoons Bacon Grease
- 1 Tablespoon Salted Butter
- 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
- 1 teaspoon Onion Powder
- 1 teaspoon Creole seasoning
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black Pepper
- 3 cans (15.5-ounce) Red Beans, undrained
- 0.25 cup Water
- 4 cups Cooked Long-grain White Rice

## Instructions

1. In a large skillet or Dutch oven, melt the bacon grease and butter together over medium heat.
2. Once the fats are melted and shimmering, add the garlic powder, onion powder, Creole seasoning, salt, and black pepper.
3. Stir constantly for about 1 minute to toast the spices and unlock their full aromatic flavor (known as "blooming").
4. Pour all three cans of undrained red beans into the skillet, along with the ¼ cup of water.
5. Stir everything together to combine with the bloomed spices.
6. Take a potato masher or the back of a large spoon and gently mash about one-third of the beans against the side and bottom of the pan to release starches and thicken the sauce.
7. Bring the bean mixture to a gentle simmer.
8. Allow it to cook for 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.
9. Near the end of the cooking time, give it a taste and adjust the seasonings if necessary.
10. Once the beans have reached your desired consistency, remove the skillet from the heat.
11. Serve immediately by ladling the hot, creamy beans over bowls of warm, cooked white rice.
12. For a traditional finish, garnish with freshly chopped green onions or a dash of your favorite hot sauce.

## Equipment

- large skillet
- Dutch oven
- potato masher
- large spoon

## Tips

- To make it heartier, add 12-16 ounces of sliced andouille or other smoked sausage to the skillet after the fats have melted and brown it for 3-4 minutes before adding spices.
- For a vegetarian/vegan version, swap bacon grease and butter for olive oil or another plant-based fat, and ensure Creole seasoning is vegan-friendly. Add ½ teaspoon of liquid smoke or smoked paprika for extra smokiness.
- To incorporate more vegetables, sauté diced onion, green bell pepper, and celery in the fat until softened before adding the spices.

## Source

- Original video: https://easypeasyrecipes.net/easy-delicious-red-beans-rice/
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/2b65a29a-3821-447b-98da-da4b3dda4543
- Extracted: 2025-11-09

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