Southern Spicy Sausage and Red Bean Skillet

Recipe Collection: Dinner

Southern Spicy Sausage and Red Bean Skillet brings the bold flavors of the South to your kitchen with a hearty blend of smoked sausage, kidney beans, and a kick of spices, making it perfect for a satisfying meal. Ideal for Southern American cuisine lovers, this recipe is versatile enough to pair with hot white rice, crispy fried potatoes, or cornbread.

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Overview

This Spicy Smoked Sausage and Red Bean Skillet is a flavorful dish inspired by a memorable meal in Savannah. It's a hearty and spicy combination of smoked sausage, kidney beans, and a medley of spices, perfect for serving with hot white rice, fried potatoes, or cornbread.

Diet Type

Non-Vegetarian

Allergies

None specified

Cuisine

Southern American

Serving Size: 14

Cooking Time: 40 minutes

Ingredients

• 2 Tablespoons (tbsp) vegetable oil
• 1 Pound (lb) smoked sausage, sliced
• 1 Whole onion, minced
• 1 Whole green bell pepper, minced
• 0.5 Teaspoon (tsp) garlic, minced
• 2 Tablespoons (tbsp) dried parsley
• 1 Teaspoon (tsp) paprika
• 1 Teaspoon (tsp) cayenne pepper
• 1 Tablespoon (tbsp) black pepper, ground
• 2 15 Ounces (oz) dark red kidney beans, drained
• 1 15 Ounces (oz) light red kidney beans, drained
• 2 14.5 Ounces (oz) diced tomatoes
• 5 Whole green chile peppers, minced
• 1 Pinch salt, to taste

Steps

1. Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
2. Add the sliced smoked sausage and minced onion to the skillet. Sauté until the onions are translucent.
3. Stir in the minced green bell pepper, minced garlic, dried parsley, paprika, cayenne pepper, and ground black pepper. Continue to sauté, stirring occasionally, until the bell pepper is slightly tender, about 10 minutes.
4. Add the drained kidney beans, diced tomatoes, and minced green chile peppers to the skillet. Stir to combine.
5. Reduce the heat to medium and let the mixture simmer for 25 to 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
6. Season with salt to taste while simmering.
7. Serve hot, optionally with white rice, fried potatoes, or cornbread.

Enjoy your homemade Southern Spicy Sausage and Red Bean Skillet!