Mardi Gras Rice Beans Beef (Printable)

A vibrant Creole dish featuring smoky beef sausage, beans, aromatic veggies, and spices for lively gatherings.

# What You'll Need:

→ Meats

01 - 12 oz smoked or andouille beef sausage, sliced into rounds

→ Vegetables

02 - 1 medium onion, finely chopped
03 - 1 green bell pepper, diced
04 - 2 celery stalks, diced
05 - 2 garlic cloves, minced

→ Beans & Rice

06 - 1 can (14 oz) red kidney beans, drained and rinsed
07 - 1 cup long-grain white rice, rinsed
08 - 3 cups low-sodium chicken or vegetable broth

→ Spices & Seasonings

09 - 2 tbsp olive oil
10 - 1 tsp smoked paprika
11 - 1/2 tsp dried thyme
12 - 1/2 tsp dried oregano
13 - 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
14 - 1/2 tsp black pepper
15 - 1/2 tsp salt
16 - 2 bay leaves
17 - 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
18 - 2 spring onions, sliced

# How to Make It:

01 - Heat olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add sliced beef sausage and cook for 3-4 minutes until browned. Remove sausage and set aside.
02 - In the same pot, add onion, bell pepper, celery, and garlic. Sauté for 5-6 minutes until softened and fragrant.
03 - Stir in smoked paprika, thyme, oregano, cayenne pepper, black pepper, and salt. Cook for 1 minute to release flavors.
04 - Add the rice to the pot and stir to coat with the vegetables and spices.
05 - Pour in the broth, add bay leaves, and bring to a boil.
06 - Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 10 minutes.
07 - Stir in the beans and reserved sausage. Cover and continue to simmer for 15-20 minutes, or until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed. Stir occasionally and add more broth or water if needed.
08 - Remove bay leaves. Fluff the rice with a fork. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.
09 - Garnish with chopped parsley and spring onions. Serve hot.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • The smoky sausage and aromatic vegetables fill your kitchen with the most incredible aromas that will have everyone asking whats for dinner
  • Its a complete one pot meal that comes together in under an hour but tastes like it simmered all day
  • The flavors are deeply satisfying and hearty without requiring any fancy techniques or hard to find ingredients
02 -
  • Resist the urge to lift the lid too often while the rice simmers. That trapped steam is what ensures perfectly tender grains
  • The rice continues absorbing liquid as it rests so if it seems slightly soupy when you turn off the heat, give it 5 minutes before adding more liquid
03 -
  • Rinse your rice until the water runs clear. This simple step prevents gummy, sticky rice and ensures every grain stays separate and fluffy
  • Let the pot rest covered for 5 to 10 minutes after cooking before fluffing. This redistributes moisture and gives you perfectly textured rice

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