Cajun-Style Red Beans And Rice

• 3-4 tbsp oil
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 1-2 tbsp chopped fresh garlic
• 1 green bell pepper, chopped
• 1-2 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
• 1-2 tbsp chili powder
• 1 tsp paprika
• 2 cups tomato sauce (can add in more)
• 1 (13 oz.) can stewed tomatoes (with juice)
• salt
• 1-2 tsp sugar
• 1-2 tsp louisianna hot sauce
• 2 (15 oz.) cans red kidney beans, drained and rinsed under cold water
• 5-8 slices of bacon, cooked and finely chopped
• 4 cups cooked rice

1. 1. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
2. 2. Add in onions, garlic, green bell pepper, and crushed chili flakes; saute until veggies are soft (about 8 minutes.)
3. 3. Sprinkle with chili powder and paprika, cook about 1 minute.
4. 4. Add tomato sauce, stewed tomatoes, and hot sauce; season with salt, add sugar to taste.
5. 5. Add beans & bacon, mix to combine and simmer about an hour.

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Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/member/views/cajun-style-red-beans-and-rice-51950441 (may not work)