barbecue rice and beans

Bristow, OK
Updated on May 10, 2012

This recipe is all vegetarian. From my uncle Clarence who is a vegetarian.

prep time 15 Min
cook time 20 Min
method Stove Top
yield Makes 3 1/2 cups

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 1/2 cup onion chopped
  • 1/2 cup green bell pepper chopped
  • 1 1/4 cups water
  • 1/2 cup converted white rice
  • 1 cup kidney beans , canned drained
  • 1/3 cup barbecue sauce
  • BARBECUE SAUCE
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 1/2 cup chopped onion
  • 1/2 cup finely chopped bell pepper
  • 3 - garlic cloves minced
  • 1 - 8 oz. cans stewed tomatoes
  • 1/2 cup beer your choice
  • 1/4 cup tomato paste
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar, firmly packed
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons white vinegar
  • 2 teaspoons anchovy-free worcestershire sauce
  • 1 teaspoon dijon mustard
  • 1/4 teaspoon tabasco sauce
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt or salt to taste

How To Make barbecue rice and beans

  • Step 1
    FOR RICE AND BEANS: In a 2 quart saucepan, heat the oil over medium - high heat. Add the onion and bell pepper cook stirring until softened about 3 minutes.
  • Step 2
    Stir in the water, bring to a boil. Stir in the rice return to boil. Reduce heat and simmer covered 20 minutes.
  • Step 3
    Stir in the beans and barbecue sauce. Simmer covered 10 minutes.
  • Step 4
    FOR THE BARBECUE SAUCE: In a quart saucepan, heat the oil over medium high heat. Add the onion, peppers, and garlic cook, stirring until softened about 3 minutes. Add the tomatoes and break them up with the back of a spoon. Stir in the remaining ingredients.
  • Step 5
    Bring to a boil reduce heat and simmer uncovered 40 minutes or until thickened.
  • Step 6
    For a smooth sauce, place the cooled sauce in a blender container. Cover and process until smooth.

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