Turkey sausage, beans and rice

 

Beans Sausage and rice

Ingredients

1 onion, diced

6 slices bacon, chopped

1 lb. bag Pinto Beans

2 tsp. chicken bullion

1 tsp. onion powder

1 tsp. garlic powder

Pinch of salt and pepper (more depending on taste)

8 cups water

1 lb. smoked sausage, sliced , I used Turkey sausage in this recipe.

Optional: diced jalapeno, chopped cilantro

2 cups rice

4 cups water

Top with diced green onions 

Instructions

1. Fry onion and bacon in skillet.
2. Rinse beans.
3. Add beans, seasonings, onion and bacon with the grease, and water to the Crock Pot.
4. Cook on low for 6-8 hours.
5. 30 minutes before serving add sliced sausage and optional diced hot pepper.
6. Stir in cilantro just before serving if desired.
7. While beans are cooking prepare rice on stove top according to package directions.
8. Serve pinto beans over rice.