Red Beans and Rice

Ingredients: 1 lb. Manda Sausage, 1 lb. Red Beans (washed), 1 Onion (diced), 1/2 Bell Pepper (diced), 1 Celery Stalk (diced), 1 can Chicken Broth or 2 Chicken Bouillon Cubes, 1 T Minced Garlic, 3 T Butter

Cut sausage into 3 inch pieces. In a large pot, melt the butter and cook the onions, bell pepper, celery, and garlic on medium heat for 5 minutes. Add beans, sausage, chicken broth or bouillon cubes, and enough water to cover the beans by 1 inch (about 8 cups of water). Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer 3-4 hours or until beans are tender. If necessary, add more water to the beans while they are simmering. Season to taste. Serve over cooked rice.