Dinner for 8
Red Beans and Rice with ham
Dried red beans simmer with vegetables, ham, sausage, and Creole seasonings until tender for a hearty one-pot meal.
$7.02for 4 servings
$1.76 per serving$7.02 for 4
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- 140 minstart to table
- Involveddifficulty
- 8servings as written
- $typical cost tier
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What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Canned beans$0.09/oz typical | 16 oz | $1.44Typical price |
| Celery$2.29 each typical | 0.25 | $0.57Typical price |
| Onions$1.29/lb typical | 0.4 lb | $0.52Typical price |
| Bell peppers$2.49/lb typical | 0.4 lb | $0.93Typical price |
| Garlic$0.75 each typical | 0.75 | $0.52Typical price |
| Ham$3.99/lb typical | 1.25 lb | $4.92Typical price |
| Mint, dill, rosemary, thyme and other fresh herbs$1.99 each typical | a little | $0.08Typical price |
| Fresh herbs (cilantro, parsley, basil)$1.49 each typical | a little | $0.05Typical price |
| Kielbasa or smoked sausage$4.49 each typical | 0.5 | $2.76Typical price |
| Italian or breakfast sausage$4.49/lb typical | 0.5 lb | $2.25Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $14.05 | |
Pantry staples you likely have
Cooking spray, shortening, ghee, coconut and sesame oilSalt and pepperDried herbs, spices and seasoning blendsAsian sauces and pastesHot sauce
Not included in the cost.
Ingredients
- 1 lb dried red beans
- 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 cup chopped celery
- 1 yellow onion
- 1 green bell pepper
- 7 cloves garlic
- 1 large ham hock
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- 1/2 tsp freshly cracked black pepper
- 2 tsp fresh thyme
- 3 bay leaves
- 1 tbsp worcestershire sauce
- 2 tbsp chopped fresh flat leaf parsley (optional)
- 1 tbsp creole seasoning
- 1 lb smoked ham
- 1/2 lb andouille sausage
- 1/2 lb louisiana hot sausage
- cooked white rice (optional)
- pickled okra (optional)
- louisiana-style hot sauce (optional)
Steps
- Cover the dried beans with water in a large pot and soak them for 60 minutes.
- Drain the beans, then heat the oil in the same pot over medium heat.
- Cook the celery, onion, bell pepper, and garlic for 8 minutes.
- Add the beans, ham hock, salt, pepper, thyme, bay leaves, Worcestershire sauce, and Creole seasoning.
- Pour in enough water to cover everything by 1 inch, then simmer uncovered for 72 minutes.
- Add the smoked ham and both sausages, then simmer for 10 minutes, until the meats reach 160 F and the beans are tender.
- Remove the bay leaves and ham hock, stir in the parsley, and serve with cooked white rice if desired.
Swaps
- Italian or breakfast sausage for Chicken or turkey sausageabout $1.50/lb more at typical prices
- Onions for Red onionsabout $0.20/lb more at typical prices
- Canned beans for Dried beans and lentilsabout $0.02/oz more at typical prices
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