Red Hot Beans

• 1 lb dried red beans, soaked overnight and drained
• 1 (14 ounce) can diced tomatoes
• 1 onion, chopped
• 1 red pepper, chopped
• 2 tablespoons garlic, chopped
• 2 bay leaves
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 12 teaspoon thyme
• 1 teaspoon sriracha hot chili sauce
• 1 pinch cayenne pepper
• 1 lb smoked sausage or 1 lb ham
• salt

1. Place all ingredients in a large pot, cover with water and bring to a boil.
2. Reduce heat and let simmer for 2 hours, stirring occasionally.
3. Add more water if beans become too thick.
4. Before serving, mash about a quarter of the beans against the side of the pot and stir until there is a creamy consistency.
5. Serve over rice.

red beans, tomatoes, onion, red pepper, garlic, bay leaves, paprika, thyme, chili sauce, cayenne pepper, sausage, salt

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/red-hot-beans-326688 (may not work)