Skillet Red Beans and Rice

butter or oil

andouille or other smoked sausage , chopped

slice of bacon

chopped onion

chopped green or red bell pepper , or use a combination

chopped celery

minced garlic

chicken stock or broth

Italian seasoning

to 1/2 teaspoon of Cajun seasoning (like Slap Ya Mama ), or to taste

freshly cracked black pepper , or to taste

large bay leaf

or 3 (15.5 ounce) cans of light or dark red kidney beans , rinsed and drained

instant rice