Red Beans & Rice

This is a classic mexican casserole.

Ingredients:
1 lb. red beans
3 c. chopped onions
1 bunch green onions, chopped
2 cloves fresh garlic, pressed
1 can tomato sauce
3 dashes Tabasco sauce
1/4 tsp. oregano
1/2 lbs. sliced, diced bacon
1 green pepper, diced
2 qts. water
1 c. fresh parsley, chopped
1 tbsp. salt
1 tsp. red pepper
1/4 tsp. dried leaf thyme
Kielbasa or andouille, sliced
Rice, cooked

Directions:
Cook beans and bacon in salted
water slowly for 45 minutes.
Add vegetables, tomato sauce and seasonings.
Cook slowly another hour stirring occasionally.
Add sausage for extra body and cook 45 minutes more.
Cook, but do not necessarily refrigerate.
Reheat and bring to a boil,
then lower heat and simmer gently 30
to 45 minutes.
Serve over boiled rice.