Ground Beef and Sausage in Red Beans and Rice

Ingredients

• 30 ounce kidney beans drained canned
• 15 ounce pinto beans drained canned
• 1 teaspoon ground pepper 
• 2 pounds ground beef lean
• 0.3  onion minced
• 15 ounce pork and beans canned
• 1 pound kielbasa sausage 
• 6 cups rice white uncooked

Equipment

• frying pan
• pot

Directions

1. Prepare the rice in a large pot according to package directions.
2. Cut the kielbasa into 1-inch chunks and quarter the chunks.
3. Place in a large skillet over medium-high heat for about 5 to 10 minutes, or until lightly browned. Season with cayenne pepper to taste.
4. Transfer this to the pot with the rice, reserving the grease in the skillet.
5. In the same skillet over medium-high heat, saute the ground beef for 5 minutes. Stir in the rice, and onion; reduce heat to medium and saute for 5 more minutes.
6. Drain well and add to the pot. Stir the kidney beans, pinto beans, and pork and beans into the pot.
7. Add a little water, if necessary, and simmer over low heat until ready to serve.