Red Beans & Rice with Sausage

Ingredients

2 Tbsp. butter or vegetable oil, divided

12-oz. beef smoked rope sausage, ½ -inch thick round slices

1 medium onion, ½-inch dice (about 1 cup)

1 stalk celery, ½ -inch slices (about ½ cup)

1 bell pepper, ½-inch dice (about ½ cup)

8-oz. New Orleans style red beans and rice mix

3 cups water

Salt and ground black pepper, to taste

Notes

Directions

1. Add butter or oil to a large pot and heat over medium-high heat.
2. Add the smoked sausage rounds to the pot and cook for about 5 minutes, stirring often, until the sausage is evenly browned.
3. Add the onions and cook for 1-2 minutes, stirring often.
4. Add the celery and bell pepper and cook for 1-2 minutes, stirring often.
5. Add the New Orleans style red beans and rice mix and water to the pot. Bring to a boil then reduce heat to low and cover. Simmer for 20-25 minutes or until rice is tender
6. Remove from heat and let stand for 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork and thoroughly stir so that the sausage and vegetables are evenly distributed.