Ingredients

  • 1 (16 ounce) package smoked sausage
  • 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 14 teaspoon ground red pepper
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 2 garlic cloves, chopped
  • 1 celery rib, chopped
  • 14 cup chopped parsley (I left this out)
  • 1 (16 ounce) can dark red kidney beans, undrained
  • 1 (16 ounce) can red beans, undrained
  • 2 cups cooked rice

Method

  • Slice sausage.
  • Place in a large pan; cover with water.
  • Bring to a boil and simmer for 15 minutes, covered.
  • Drain water, reserving 1/4 cup.
  • Add black pepper, red pepper, onion, garlic, celery, and parsley to sausage; mix well.
  • Pour in undrained beans and cooked covered for 40 minute over medium to low heat.
  • If desired, mash beans with a wooden spoon.
  • (You can mash some or all of the beans, if you want a creamier texture).
  • If mixture is too dry, add reserved 1/4 cup water.
  • Serve over rice.