Copycat Popeyes Red Beans And Rice Recipe

Copycat Popeyes Red Beans And Rice Recipe

from mashed.com
115 min
6 servings

We didn't even realize there was a way to recreate the Popeyes red beans and rice magic in our own kitchen until we tried this amazing copycat recipe.

Ingredients

  • 3 slices of thick cut bacon, chopped
  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 ½ cups dry red beans
  • ¼ teaspoon liquid smoke
  • ½ tablespoon cajun seasoning, mild or hot based on preference
  • 4 cups chicken broth or stock
  • 2 cups white rice, cooked

Directions

  1. 1

    Set Instant Pot to sauté and add bacon. Cook until the bacon is crisp, and then remove from pot.

  2. 2

    Add onion to the pot and cook until the onions begin to soften, scraping the bottom to incorporate the fond.

  3. 3

    While the onions are cooking, rinse the beans and remove any bad beans or stones.

  4. 4

    Add the garlic, liquid smoke, and cajun seasoning to the pot. Stir.

  5. 5

    Add the beans, broth, and bacon to the pot, and then set on high pressure for 1 hour.

  6. 6

    After the beans have cooked, allow the Instant Pot to naturally release for 15 minutes, and then quick release.

  7. 7

    Drain off excess water, reserving a ½ cup.

  8. 8

    Use an immersion blender or potato masher to mash about half the beans. Stir.

  9. 9

    Add beans to the rice, and garnish with fresh parsley or green onions if desired.