Quick Cajun Beans And Rice

Total Time: 1 hr 10 mins
Preparation Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 1 hr

Ingredients

• Servings: 12


• 14 ounces low-fat smoked sausage, sliced 1/2-inch pieces


• 4 (15 ounce) cans pinto beans, drained


• 6 cups chicken broth


• 1 1/2 cups onions, chopped


• 3 bay leaves


• 1 teaspoon dried thyme


• 3/4 teaspoon garlic powder


• 3/4 teaspoon dried oregano


• 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper


• 1 teaspoon black pepper


• 1 tablespoon liquid smoke

Recipe

• 1 throw all of this into a dutch oven or stock pot.


• 2 bring to a boil.


• 3 reduce heat and simmer until it smells so good you can't stand it! (at least one hour.).


• 4 serve over hot cooked rice. i prefer medium grain rice for texture.