BARBECUE RICE AND BEANS

BARBECUE RICE AND BEANS image

Provided by Eddie Jordan

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 21

1 Tbsp vegetable oil
1/2 c onion chopped
1/2 c green bell pepper chopped
1 1/4 c water
1/2 c converted white rice
1 c kidney beans , canned drained
1/3 c barbecue sauce
BARBECUE SAUCE
1 Tbsp vegetable oil
1/2 c chopped onion
1/2 c finely chopped bell pepper
3 garlic cloves minced
1 - 8 oz. can(s) stewed tomatoes
1/2 c beer your choice
1/4 c tomato paste
1/4 c brown sugar, firmly packed
1 1/2 Tbsp white vinegar
2 tsp anchovy-free worcestershire sauce
1 tsp dijon mustard
1/4 tsp tabasco sauce
1/8 tsp salt or salt to taste

Steps:

1. FOR RICE AND BEANS: In a 2 quart saucepan, heat the oil over medium - high heat. Add the onion and bell pepper cook stirring until softened about 3 minutes.
2. Stir in the water, bring to a boil. Stir in the rice return to boil. Reduce heat and simmer covered 20 minutes.
3. Stir in the beans and barbecue sauce. Simmer covered 10 minutes.
4. FOR THE BARBECUE SAUCE: In a quart saucepan, heat the oil over medium high heat. Add the onion, peppers, and garlic cook, stirring until softened about 3 minutes. Add the tomatoes and break them up with the back of a spoon. Stir in the remaining ingredients.
5. Bring to a boil reduce heat and simmer uncovered 40 minutes or until thickened.
6. For a smooth sauce, place the cooled sauce in a blender container. Cover and process until smooth.