Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 3 tablespoons paprika
  • 2 tablespoons kosher salt
  • 2 tablespoons garlic powder
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons dried thyme
  • 1 tablespoon onion powder
  • 1 tablespoon cayenne pepper
  • 1 tablespoon dried leaf oregano
  • 2 teaspoons black pepper
  • 10 cups water
  • 3 cups small red chili beans (about 1 1/2 pounds, rinsed and picked over)
  • 1 pound smoked sausage or andouille (sliced into 1/4 to 1/2-inch rounds)
  • 1 red bell pepper (stemmed, seeded and cut into 1-inch pieces)
  • 1 medium cooking onion (yellow or white, peeled, trimmed of root and blossom ends, and diced)
  • 1 rib celery (cut into 1/2-inch pieces)
  • 1 tablespoon Creole Seasoning
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1/8-1/2 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper (according to heat preference)
  • For Serving: Hot cooked rice and green onions

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