Red Hot Beans

Total Time: 2 hrs 15 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 2 hrs

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 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
• 1/2 teaspoon thyme
• 1 teaspoon sriracha hot chili sauce
• 1 pinch cayenne pepper
• 1 lb smoked sausage or 1 lb ham
• salt

Recipe

• 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. add more water if beans become too thick.
• 3 before serving, mash about a quarter of the beans against the side of the pot and stir until there is a creamy consistency.
• 4 serve over rice.