Creole Rice Skillet with Andouille Sausage

grass-fed butter or lard

onion, chopped

bell pepper, chopped

cooked rice, any variety

andouille sausage links, cooked and chopped

or 1 drained and rinsed can of red kidney beans

salt

black pepper

onion powder

garlic powder

paprika (I use smoked paprika but any kind will do)

red pepper flakes or cayenne pepper (or both)

oregano

thyme