Betty's Cajun Red Beans and Rice Recipe

In this video, Betty demonstrates how to make a zesty dish from the Deep South, Cajun Red Beans and Rice. This recipe makes a large amount, and it can be used as the main course of a meal. It is composed of a sauce made from red beans, vegetables, and spices, and it is served over a hot bed of white rice. Add a wedge of hot, tasty cornbread, and it tastes wonderful!

Ingredients:

(2) 15.5 oz. cans red beans, undrained (You may use pinto beans, kidney beans, chili beans—but no beans that have been already flavored with spices.)
½ stick butter or margarine, melted
1 cup chopped celery
1 cup chopped onion
½ cup sliced green onion
½ cup chopped green bell pepper
2 cloves garlic, minced
5 oz. diced cooked ham (I used Hormels canned smoked ham, but you may use leftover ham chunks.)
¼ teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons Creole seasoning
¾ teaspoon hot sauce (Tabasco or any type of hot pepper sauce may be used.)
1 cup water
2 cups hot, cooked white long grain rice

Saute 1 cup chopped celery, 1 cup chopped onion, ½ cup sliced green onion, and ½ cup chopped green pepper in ½ stick melted butter or margarine until tender. Add 2 cloves of minced garlic, 2 cans of red beans, 5 oz. diced cooked ham, ¼ teaspoon salt, 2 teaspoons Creole seasoning, ¾ teaspoon hot sauce, and 1 cup water. Cook, uncovered, over medium heat for 1 hour, stirring occasionally. While the red bean sauce is cooking, prepare your white rice. When ready to serve, arrange 2 cups of hot white rice on a large serving dish. Spoon bean mixture over the top, and serve immediately. If you like red beans and rice, this is a very flavorful version that you are sure to enjoy!

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[kylehazachode]

Thanks for helping with dinner tonight

[bettyskitchen]

@kylehazachode You're very welcome! Thanks for the great feedback!

--Betty :)

[sharonmelody97]

I have a great recipe..., a New Orleans Original Cajun Dish..... Crawfish Eutofee..... I am from their.... If you are interested in it!

[bettyskitchen]

@sharonmelody97 I don't have a particular favorite Crawfish Etoufee recipe. If you would like to send yours, you could put it in a private message to me.

Thanks for offering!

--Betty :)

[cdub0421]

can you use substitute andole sausage for ham?



[bettyskitchen]

@cdub0421 Yes, that would be great! I have a recipe for jambalaya with andouile sausage, if you would prefer that.

--Betty :)

[LordJummy]

everything looks good except that ham. i would definitely forgo the ham unless you have some non canned stuff.

[TheRonnette4]

U r great! Please keep posting these wonderful videos.

[airtexaco]

Now my computer needs a splash guard =O.....

[poopman333]

i am so hungry now! cant wait to make this tommorow! thank you for showing me how to cook this! greetings from canada!