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Kidney Beans and Rice

By: Cherie Gresham 
"I developed this recipe while working for a rehabilitation home. It was a success with everyone who tried it. I soon started making it for my family, who gave it rave reviews.--Cherie Gresham, Killen, Alabama"

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.0 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (13)

Prep Time:
5 Min
Cook Time:
50 Min
Ready In:
55 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 6 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 pounds ground beef
  • 1/4 cup chopped onion
  • 1 (16 ounce) can kidney beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 (14.5 ounce) can stewed tomatoes
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon seasoned salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 2 cups cooked long-grain rice

Directions

  1. In a skillet, cook beef and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Stir in the beans, tomatoes and seasonings. Cover and simmer for 5 minutes. Add rice; cover and simmer for 30 minutes or until heated through. Discard bay leaf before serving.

Footnotes

  • Cajun-style diced tomatoes can be used in place of the regular stewed tomatoes in Kidney Beans and Rice.
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The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 24, 2008 by Miggs   view full review
Definitely easy and tasty. I had a few changes, since I'm vegetarian. Instead of beef, I...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 15, 2011 by Christine   view full review
This was easy and quick to make with a yummy flavor. Nothing fancy, but nice hot food on a...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 6, 2007 by Julie   view full review
So good!! I made a few changes, though. I cooked it in a crock pot rather than over the stove...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 29, 2010 by birdcat   view full review
After reading previous reviews stating the blandness of this, I was a bit worried. I made it...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 1, 2011 by JennyO   view full review
I loved it!. I was looking for a kidney bean recipe for a side dish so I eliminated the beef...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 16, 2011 by tester36   view full review
we liked this i only added some conecuh sausage and cajun seasoning
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 19, 2010 by Linda W   view full review
Cooked rice separately because my rice takes 2x as long to cook w/ tomatoes. Added 7 slices of...
The reviewer gave this recipe 1 stars. This recipe averages a 4.0 star rating.
Reviewed on May 5, 2010 by LauraB   view full review
I would not use this recipe. Most of the other reviewers are heavily modifying it - I...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 25, 2009 by PhoenixMommy   view full review
great add a bunch of green olives to give it some caribbean flair!! and maybe a packet of sazon
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 3, 2008 by paranoire23   view full review
good recipe, with a few minor tweaks: i added a chopped green bell pepper and half a can of...

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