New Orleans Rice and Beans

Ingredients

• 1 smoked sausage or kielbasa, any kind.
• 1 onion, chopped.
• 2-3 cloves garlic, chopped.
• 1 bell pepper (preferably green, but any color works), chopped.
• 1 can pork & beans.
• 2-3 tbs refried beans.
• Salt, pepper & cayenne pepper to taste.

Directions

1. Heat a little bit of cooking oil while cutting the sausage or kielbasa into thick slices. Fry in hot oil for a few minutes.
2. Add onion, garlic, & bell pepper and fry for 5-6 minutes.
3. Add the pork & beans. If the mixture seems dry at this point, add a little water or bouillon (from powder). Allow to simmer for 20-30 minutes on low heat in a covered pan.
4. While the beans simmer, cook the rice.
5. Check on the beans, and if the dish seems a bit watery, thicken it with some refried beans.
6. Serve with cooked rice.

Original from: https://www.food.com/recipe/emeril-s-new-orleans-style-red-beans-and-rice-316629