GROUND BEEF AND SAUSAGE IN RED BEANS AND RICE

Ground Beef and Sausage in Red Beans and Rice image

My current version of a classic recipe here is still a work in progress, but it's a pretty good one. This is a meal in itself, and tastes even better the next day when reheated.

Provided by TJ White

Categories Main Dish Recipes Rice Beans and Rice Recipes

Time 1h

Yield 15

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

6 cups uncooked white rice
1 pound kielbasa sausage
1 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
2 pounds lean ground beef
¼ onion, minced
2 (15 ounce) cans kidney beans, drained
1 (15 ounce) can pinto beans, drained
1 (15 ounce) can pork and beans

Steps:

Prepare the rice in a large pot according to package directions.
Cut the kielbasa into 1-inch chunks and quarter the chunks. Place in a large skillet over medium-high heat for about 5 to 10 minutes, or until lightly browned. Season with cayenne pepper to taste. Transfer this to the pot with the rice, reserving the grease in the skillet.
In the same skillet over medium-high heat, saute the ground beef for 5 minutes. Stir in the rice, and onion; reduce heat to medium and saute for 5 more minutes. Drain well and add to the pot. Stir the kidney beans, pinto beans, and pork and beans into the pot. Add a little water, if necessary, and simmer over low heat until ready to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 615.3 calories, Carbohydrate 77.1 g, Cholesterol 67.3 mg, Fat 21.9 g, Fiber 6.5 g, Protein 25.1 g, SaturatedFat 8.1 g, Sodium 620.6 mg, Sugar 2.3 g