Red Beans and Rice with Andouille Sausage

Let’s head on down to Cajun country y’all. These are my Louisiana Style Red Beans and Rice with Andouille Sausage and they have such an amazing flavor profile. Y’all are going to love them. Let me know what you think about this version and y’all enjoy.

Ingredients:
3 links Andouille sausage sliced thin
4 cans red beans drained
1 medium onion diced
1 green pepper
2 tablespoons flour
1/2 teaspoon cayenne
1 teaspoon thyme
3/4 teaspoon sage
1 tablespoon parsley
1 tablespoon sugar
2 bay leaves
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1 quart chicken stock
3 tablespoons minced garlic

Sauté the Andouille sausage and the onions and peppers till veggies are tender
Add the flour and stir into the meat and veggies and cook over medium heat.
Add in the sugar and seasonings and the tomato paste. Cook to caramelize the paste.
Add the chicken stock and deglaze pan to get all the good bits.

Now add in the bay leaves and garlic and mix to combine.
Add in the beans taste for salt/pepper, and cook for 15-20 minutes covered over medium low heat.
To thicken if needed, mash the beans a bit and cook for another 15 minutes uncovered.
Serve with white rice.