Red Beans And Rice - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 lb. red beans
1 lb. sausage
1/2 lb. smoked ham hock
1 onion, chopped
1 Tbsp. parsley
1 large bay leaf
1/2 bell pepper

Preparation

Brown meat.
Drain off excess fat.
Saute onions, garlic and bell pepper in fat from the meat.
Add your meat and beans and 8 to 10 cups of water.
Season to taste.
Boil gently, stirring occasionally for 1 hour.
Add bay leaf.
Cook for 1/2 to 1 hour longer or until beans are tender.