New Orleans Red Beans And Rice - cooking recipe

Ingredients

6 slices bacon, cut up
2 onions, cut into 1/2 wedges
1 clove garlic, minced
1 c. beef broth
1 c. rice
1 tsp. dried thyme
1 tsp. salt
1/2 c. green bell pepper, diced
2 cans red kidney beans, drained

Preparation

Cook bacon, drain drippings, all but 2 tablespoons.
Add onion and garlic and cook until tender.
Add enough water to broth to make 2 1/2 cups.
Pour into skillet and bring to a boil.
Stir in rice, bacon, thyme and salt.
Cover and simmer 15 minutes.
Add green pepper.
Cover and continue to cook for 5 minutes.
Remove from heat.
Stir in beans.
Let stand, covered, until all liquid is absorbed.