1 lbs dry small red beans
2 large Sweet Onion, Chopped
¼ Sweet bell pepper, finely diced
3 stalks Celery, chopped
2 tablespoons Tomato Paste
1 lbs andoulle Sausage
½ lbs Tasso
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon sugar
1 teaspoon Black Pepper
½ teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes
½ teaspoon Cayenne Pepper
8 to 10 cups water
2 cups cooked Rice
Pick through and wash red beans. Place into a large Pot and
cover with water cook for 30 minutes at a rapid boil, reduce heat and add the Tasso,
Onion, Bell pepper, celery, salt, pepper, red pepper and sugar. Cook over low
until the beans are just tender. Slice the Andoulle sausage into ½ inch pieces
and sauté until lightly browned, about 5 minutes add to the beans. Add the
tomato paste, and cayenne pepper. You may have to add a little water here, you
want a slightly thick gravy but not too thick. Cook for an additional 30
minutes. Serve over cooked rice.
Serves 6 to 8
