Red Beans and Rice

Becky and I decided that we would start doing weekly posts again!  Sooo, for the first new post in over a year - I just tried to throw together a slightly modified version of Red Beans and Rice.  It turned out pretty good! 


Recipe:

1 1/2 cups rice
2 cups chicken broth + 1 cup water
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons oil
1 package of sausage, chopped into bite sized pieces (any kind will do, traditionally it is andoiulle but I used kielbasa)
1-1.5 pounds ground turkey
Garlic
1/4-1/5 diced onion
1 15 ounce can of diced tomatoes with green chiles (including the liquid)
1 15 ounce can red kidney beans (drained and rinsed)
1 15 ounce can hominy (golden or white, drained)
Tony C's
S&P

Directions:

In a saucepan, combine rice, chicken broth and water.  Add the butter (just let it float on top) and bring to a boil.  Once boiling, reduce heat to low and cover.  Cook for 15 minutes or until all liquid is dissolved and rice is cooked.

 

While the rice is cooking, heat 2 tablespoons of oil in a pan. I like to add the sausage first to give it a little more time to cook. Then add onion and garlic and cook until soft. 

 

 

Add the ground turkey, cooking completely through.  

Next, add the diced tomatoes, kidney beans and hominy and cook for 3-4 minutes on medium low. Season heavily with Tony C's and S&P.

 

 Once the rice is cooked, combine with the other ingredients (stir in thoroughly). Cover and simmer for 10 minutes on low.