Red Beans and Rice Casserole -

Red Beans and Rice Casserole

This Red Beans and Rice Casserole is an easy and delicious meal! The rice gets baked in the oven which makes this a great weeknight recipe. Enjoy!

Prep Time5

Cook Time1 50

Total Time1 55

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American, Cajun

Keyword: baked rice, cajun, casserole, red beans, rice

Servings: servings

Calories: 440kcal

Author: David

Ingredients

1 Tbsp olive oil
16 oz. lean ground beef
1 large yellow onion diced
3 stalks celery diced
1 green bell pepper diced
1 14.5-oz. can diced tomatoes, undrained
2 cups low-sodium chicken broth can substitute water
2 tsp Cajun seasoning
1 tsp kosher salt
2 Tbsp fresh parsley chopped
2 tsp minced garlic
1 15-oz. can dark red kidney beans, drained
1 cup uncooked white rice
16 oz. andouille sausage or smoked sausage sliced
¼ cup green onions sliced
{Optional} hot sauce for serving

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350°F.
Using a large, deep skillet or Dutch oven, add the olive oil and place over medium heat. Once hot, add the beef and cook, stirring occasionally, for 4-5 minutes or until beef has begun to brown.
Add onions, celery and bell pepper; continue cooking for 5-6 minutes or until onions begin to soften.
Add the tomatoes, chicken broth, Cajun seasoning, salt, parsley and garlic; stir until well combined. Let simmer for 10 minutes.
Remove from heat and stir in beans and uncooked rice.
Spray a 9”x13” casserole dish with nonstick cooking spray. Transfer contents of Dutch oven into casserole dish.
Spread ½ of the sliced sausage on top and cover baking dish with foil. Bake for 60 minutes.
Remove foil, stir slightly and place rest of the sliced sausage on top. Cover with foil again and continue baking for 30 more minutes.
Top with sliced green onions and serve with hot sauce (optional).

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