Spicy Smoked Sausage and Red Beans with Rice

Follow our step-by-step guide on how to make Spicy Smoked Sausage and Red Beans with Rice.

1. Step 1

   Start by grabbing a large stockpot and adding in your sliced smoked sausage, along with half of the chopped onion, half of the chopped green bell pepper, and half of the diced jalapeno.

2. Step 2

   Pour in some water, toss in the chicken bouillon cubes, and sprinkle in the garlic and herb seasoning, Cajun seasoning, red pepper flakes, and a bay leaf for that extra depth of flavor.

3. Step 3

   Stir everything together and bring the pot to a lively boil.

4. Step 4

   Once it’s bubbling, lower the heat and let it simmer gently, stirring occasionally, until the liquid reduces by half—this should take about 15 to 20 minutes.

5. Step 5

   Next, it’s time to add the kidney beans, diced tomatoes, and the remaining chopped onion, green bell pepper, and jalapeno to the pot.

6. Step 6

   Don’t forget to season with salt to taste! Bring the mixture back to a boil, then reduce the heat again and let it simmer until the bean mixture thickens, which will take another 15 to 20 minutes.

7. Step 7

   Once you’re happy with the consistency, remove the bay leaf and discard it.

8. Step 8

   To serve, scoop about half a cup of cooked rice into each of your six serving bowls and generously top it with the hearty kidney bean mixture.

9. Step 9

   Enjoy this comforting dish that’s perfect for sharing with family and friends!.