Best Tex Mex Red Beans And Rice Recipes

Tex Mex Red Beans and Rice image

Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 3/4 cups water
1 cup enriched white rice
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil or vegetable oil, 1 turn of the pan
2 slices bacon, chopped
1 medium onion, chopped
1 can red beans, drained
1 tablespoon cayenne sauce (recommended: Frank's Red Hot)
Salt and freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

Bring water to a boil in a small saucepan. Add rice, cover and simmer 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
When rice is done, remove it from the stove top. To a medium skillet over medium high heat add oil and bacon and cook 3 minutes to crisp edges of bacon. Add onions and cook 3 minutes to soften. Add beans to heat through, then stir in cooked rice. Season rice and beans with cayenne sauce, salt and pepper, to your taste. Serve rice and beans from the skillet.

Tex-Mex Red Beans and Rice Recipe - (4/5) image

Provided by carvalhohm

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 can kidney beans, drained
1 tablespoon chili powder (more if you like it spicy)
1 teaspoon olive oil
1 large onion or 2 small onions, chopped
1 cup salsa - any kind
1/4 cup water
1 cup uncooked rice
sour cream

Steps:

Cook rice according to package directions. At the same time, heat the oil in a skillet. Add onions and sauté till tender and translucent. Then add the chili powder and cook 1 minute. Add beans, salsa and water. If the mixture is too thick, add an additional 1/4 cup water. Bring to a light boil, reduce heat and simmer about 5 minutes - longer if the mixture is too watery. Then serve over the rice with a small dollop of sour cream. Serves 3 to 4 people.