Ingredients
2 Tbsp. butter or vegetable oil, divided
12-oz. beef smoked rope sausage, ½ -inch thick round slices
1 medium onion, ½-inch dice (about 1 cup)
1 stalk celery, ½ -inch slices (about ½ cup)
1 bell pepper, ½-inch dice (about ½ cup)
8-oz. New Orleans style red beans and rice mix
3 cups water
Salt and ground black pepper, to taste
