🔥 Mad Dog 357 Ghost Pepper Red Beans & Rice 🔥

This classic Southern comfort dish gets a fiery twist with Mad Dog 357 Ghost Peppers 🌶️. It’s packed with protein, full of flavor, and super budget-friendly — the perfect meal to feed your fire without burning your wallet 💸💪

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🧂 Ingredients

• 1 lb dried red beans (or kidney beans)

• 1 cup white rice 🍚

• 1 onion, diced

• 1 green bell pepper, diced

• 2 celery stalks, chopped

• 3 garlic cloves, minced 🧄

• 1–2 Mad Dog 357 Ghost Peppers, finely chopped (🔥 handle with care!)

• 1 tsp smoked paprika

• 1 tsp thyme

• 1 tsp black pepper

• 1/2 tsp cumin

• 1/2 tsp salt (to taste)

• 1–2 tbsp olive oil

• 4 cups chicken or veggie broth

• Optional: 1/2 lb smoked sausage or ham for extra protein 🥩

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🍳 Directions

1. Soak the beans overnight or use the quick-soak method (boil 5 min, rest 1 hr).

2. In a large pot, sauté onion, bell pepper, celery, and garlic in olive oil until soft.

3. Add the Mad Dog 357 Ghost Peppers — just a small piece goes a long way! 🌶️

4. Stir in paprika, thyme, cumin, and black pepper.

5. Add the beans and broth, bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for about 1.5–2 hours, stirring occasionally.

6. Cook rice separately.

7. Once beans are tender and creamy, serve hot over rice. Garnish with parsley or green onions if you’d like 🌿

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💪 Why It’s Awesome

• High in protein from the beans (and meat if added)

• Affordable and filling — feeds 4–6 people easily

• Ghost Pepper Heat ignites every bite, giving a flavorful kick that sets it apart 🔥