Recipe - Quick Southern Style Red Beans And Rice

6 Slices bacon
2 Onions
1 Garlic clove
1 cup Beef broth
1 cup Rice, raw
1 teaspoon Thyme
1 teaspoon Salt
1 Bell pepper
2 cup Kidney beans

ut bacon into 1 inch pieces. Cut Onions into One half inch wedges. ince Garlic
Clove. Dice bell Pepper. Drain Beans. ook bacon in 10 inch skillet over
medium heat until browned but not risp, about 5 minutes. Remove bacon from
skillet; drain off all but tablespoons drippings. Add Onion and Garlic to
skillet; cook until nion is tender but not brown, about 5 minutes. Add
enough Water to eef broth to make 2 One half cups. Add to skillet and bring to
a bOil. tir in rice, bacon, thyme and Salt. Cover tightly and simmer 15
inutes. Add Green Pepper, cover and continue cooking 5 minutes. emove from
heat. Stir in Beans. Let stand covered until all liquid s absorbed, about
5 minutes.

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