MEXICAN STYLE RED BEANS & RICE

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This slow cooker dish is full of a variety of flavors! I wanted to create a new dish to put on a Mexican buffet using some leftover white rice. We love traditional southern red beans and rice, so I decided to add a few Mexican ingredients and see what it would turn out like. We immediately loved the spiciness the taco seasoning...

Provided by Mary Shivers

Categories     Beef

Time 6h10m

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 c dried pinto beans (soaked overnight in salt water - 1 teaspoon salt and 2 quarts water)
7 c water
1 1/2 c chopped leftover or deli smoked ham
1/2 c finely chopped onion
1/3 c seeded and diced red bell pepper
1/2 tsp celery salt
1 oz pkg. taco seasoning mix
14 1/2 oz can diced tomatoes with green chilies
1 tsp salt
1/8 tsp cayenne (optional)
1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper
14 oz pkg. beef smoked sausage, cooked and thinly sliced
2 1/2 c cooked long-grain white rice

Steps:

  • 1. Drain and rinse beans then place in a 5-6 quart slow cooker. Stir in next 10 ingredients.
  • 2. Cover and cook on high for 4-5 hours or until beans are tender.
  • 3. Add smoked sausage and rice. Cover and cook on low for 1 hour more.
  • 4. Ladle into bowls to serve. Garnish as desired. Serves 8.

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