Hearty Red Beans & Rice

Directions

Place beans in a Dutch oven or kettle; add water to cover by 2 inches.

Bring to a boil; boil for 2 minutes.

Remove from the heat; cover and let stand for 1 hour.

Drain beans and discard liquid. Add garlic salt, worcestershire sauce, hot pepper suace and water; bring to a boil.

Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 1½ hours.

Meanwhile, in a skillet, sute ham and sausage until lightly browned.

Remove with a slotted spoon to bean mixture.

Sauté onion, celery and garlic in drippings until tender; add to the bean mixture.

Stir in tomato sauce and bay leaves.

Cover and simmer for 30 minutes or until beans are tender.

Discard bay leaves. Measure 2 cups of beans; mash and return to the bean mixture.

Stir in parsley, salt, and pepper.

Serve over rice.

Garnish with parsley if desired.