Ingredients

3-4 tbsp oil

1 medium onion, chopped

1-2 tbsp chopped fresh garlic

1 green bell pepper, chopped

1-2 tsp crushed red pepper flakes

1-2 tbsp chili powder

1 tsp paprika

2 cups tomato sauce (can add in more)

1 (13 oz.) can stewed tomatoes (with juice)

salt

1-2 tsp sugar

1-2 tsp louisianna hot sauce

2 (15 oz.) cans red kidney beans, drained and rinsed under cold water

5-8 slices of bacon, cooked and finely chopped

4 cups cooked rice

Preparation

  1. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
  2. Add in onions, garlic, green bell pepper, and crushed chili flakes; saute until veggies are soft (about 8 minutes.)
  3. Sprinkle with chili powder and paprika, cook about 1 minute.
  4. Add tomato sauce, stewed tomatoes, and hot sauce; season with salt, add sugar to taste.
  5. Add beans & bacon, mix to combine and simmer about an hour.