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Red Beans and Rice

SUBMITTED BY: Melissa Cazun

"With red kidney beans, rice, cheese and plenty of spices, this recipe makes a nice version of a classic dish. It can be served as a main dish, and is quite good when accompanied by a salad and some crusty bread."
RECIPE RATING:
The reviewer gave this recipe 9 stars. This recipe average a 3.7 star rating.
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PREP TIME  15 Min
COOK TIME  30 Min
READY IN  45 Min

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 1 (14 ounce) package boil in bag rice
  • 1 1/2 pounds lean ground beef
  • 2 (15 ounce) cans kidney beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 (24 ounce) jar picante sauce
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons paprika
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
  • 12 ounces shredded sharp Cheddar cheese

DIRECTIONS

  1. Cook the rice according to package directions.
  2. Place the ground beef in a large skillet over medium high heat. Saute for 5 to 10 minutes, or until browned and crumbly. Drain well and transfer meat to a large pot over low heat. Add the rice, beans, picante sauce, paprika, chili powder and crushed red pepper flakes. Stir well and let simmer for 20 minutes. Stir in cheese and let simmer for 10 more minutes.

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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 14, 2003 by BLISSFUL_IN_TX
My husband is a big fan or red beans and rice and loved this dish. It's not quite my style,... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 12, 2005 by NERVOUSFISHDOWN
This is so simple yet so absolutely delicious. The reason why I love to eat chile! Enjoy with... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 1 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 1, 2005 by KitchenDude
This dish does not remotely resemble "classic" red beans and rice. MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 14, 2003 by Chris
I have used this recipe for several potlucks by just adding more rice. I have also cut up... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 1 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on May 17, 2004 by BILLYINALABAMA
This is the absolute worst recipe i have ever tired. MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on May 30, 2008 by Bobbie
Very good! We had it this evening and was absolutely delicious! MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 27, 2006 by KARENKINM
Pretty good taste but I wasn't sure I understood the recipe - I used an ENTIRE 14 oz box of... MORE


 
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Nutritional Information
Red Beans and Rice

Servings Per Recipe: 5

Amount Per Serving

Calories: 1124

  • Total Fat: 52.3g
  • Cholesterol: 174mg
  • Sodium: 1792mg
  • Total Carbs: 101.8g
  •     Dietary Fiber: 12.5g
  • Protein: 58.3g

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