How To Make Red Beans & Rice | Comfort Food Recipe #MrMakeItHappen

Red Beans & Rice is a dish that just screams comfort food to me! It's also massively underrated, in my opinion. It's been snowing more often than usual here in VA and this recipe certainly warmed me right up! Let's #MakeItHappen

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Shopping List:
1lb red beans
1 cup white rice
1 red and green bell pepper
2 stalks of celery
1 onion
1 lb andouille sausage
1 large smoked turkey leg or hamhock
1 tbsp cooking oil
dry oregano
1 tsp fresh diced thyme
smoked paprika
1 tsp better than bouillon chicken base
salt, pepper, garlic, onion powder, cayenne, cajun seasoning
3-4 cups chicken broth
green onion (garnish)

Directions:
Soak beans overnight in cold water (fridge).
In a medium sized pot add 2 cups water, cook rice according to package instructions; set aside.
Heat vegetable oil in a large Dutch oven over medium heat. Add sausage, and cook, stirring frequently, until sausage is lightly browned, about 3-4 minutes. Add onion, bell pepper and celery. Cook, stirring occasionally, until tender, about 3-4 minutes.
Stir in tomato garlic and oregano, thyme, chicken base, smoked paprika, cajun seasoning.
Stir in red beans, chicken stock, andbay leaf. Season to taste. Add whole smoked turkey leg. Bring to a boil; cover, reduce heat and simmer for about 1 hour, stirring every 15 minutes. Uncover; continue to simmer until reduced, an additional 15-20 minutes.
Using a wooden spoon or potato masher, mash beans until slightly thickened, if desired; season with salt and pepper, to taste.
Serve immediately, topped with rice and garnished with green onion, if desired.

[margaretdell]

As soon as the temperature goes down to about 80 degrees I am making this dish. Yum!

[dedelin]

It may not be cold down here in sunny, south Florida but this dish just scream comfort food. and who doesn't love comfort food. Thank you Chef Matt for another recipe that will be on my menu!

[jewellboxx]

I made them and this recipe is killer! Best red beans and rice I ever made in my life! Man, you killed it! Y'all gotta to try this! I tweaked it a little bit to my style. Minced garlic instead of garlic paste, not so much red pepper, half water/half chicken broth and it was fire baby! Thank you for this recipe! I ate that pot by myself. That was so good I ate them everyday until they were gone. Everyday! Now I'm going to make a pot for my family on Thanksgiving. I know they will love it!

[justjaz]

Black eyed peas with turkey necks and cornbread or great northern beans are always a go to for me and my family. Make this meal since it is winter and cold.

[sososanchez]

The fact that this man helps us cook with low sodium while the food is Seasoned Well is Perfect!!

[courtenaymcfarlane]

Making this tonight for dinner. Third time making your Red beans. My family loves it.

[MissyLondon.]

Ok how the heck can I loose weight with all these delicious recipes 🤣🤣🤣

[Maria-mes]

I have tried a lot of recipes of red beans and rice and OMG this is freaking awesome!!!!Packed with flavor, thank u so much for this recipe❤️🙏😍

[HellosunshineUSA]

I had red beans and rice at a restaurant and it has become one of my favorite dishes ever.

[mjevans]

I literally just made this last weekend and I used TheCajunNinja's recipe here on YouTube. It was absolutely delicious. My son had 3 servings of it and raved about it the next day. I served it with some jasmine rice, fried chicken wings and sweet corn bread. Ill have to try your recipe next. Thanks for sharing 👍

[kanikawashington]

Lookin good!!! I make them the same way down to mashing. I always add a little crab boil seasoning and always camellia red beans from Louisiana they are the best brand!

[staceyjohnson]

You know youre on the right track when your food is looking like the food in the video. I taste tested halfway through and damn near lost my mind it was so good. I followed this exactly minus the AP spice he had because i didnt have any but this here was so damn good. On point and perfect. Btw can we just say how fine this man is, that voice plus he in the kitchen. Whew chile im in love.

[adrianorman]

I love a good bowl of red beans and rice....🔥🔥🔥🔥

[SandraLopez-zbuk]

OMG
Looks yummy
Rice & Beans is a daily meal
In the Caribbean. The rice always have some oil and salt 🧂. Also we use other seasonings to add the red beans like Cumin, paprika, and Caribbean spices! Yummy

[lookscookslindsay]

Every time I make 15 bean soup, my husband is telling me I need to get on some red beans and rice lol. Thanks for the recipe! Can't wait to make it.

[buckutah]

Can’t wait to make this one . Your absolutely correct about Better Than Bouillon should be showing some love to you, I got 5 different flavors in my fridge right now and I never used before seeing you use . Thanks again my cooking game is on another level because of your videos

[elgroucho]

Just made this again only I add smoked ham diced up. So far this is money! Thank you for this simple recipe!

[reggiedillard]

My boy can make every culture of food with pure PERFECTION 👌🏾👀 lol

[dolethajackson]

Made this tonight and it was absolutely delicious!! Cooked in my insta pot for 40 minutes and natural release. Love your videos !

[mspv]

I made this (red beans and rice) last night for dinner and it was delicious! Thanks for sharing.