Red Beans and Rice

I made red beans and rice last year and wasn't real impressed.  The recipe I made took a really long time and didn't really taste good enough to justify the work.   We had a lot of flooding in my town this week and were on severely restricted water usage, so my main goal with this meal was to make something filling with as little water and as few dishes as possible.  It was a real bonus that it also tasted fantastic.

Serves 4

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon butter
1 small onion, diced
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and diced
2 cloves garlic, diced
1 ring link smoked sausage, chopped (I used turkey)
14 oz can diced tomatoes
14 oz can chili beans
1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning
Rice, for serving

1. In medium saucepan, heat oil and butter over medium heat.  Add onion, pepper, and garlic and saute until bright.  Stir in sausage and heat until fragrant. Add tomatoes and beans.  Stir well and add seasoning.  Heat to a simmer and reduce heat to low.  Simmer steadily for 45 minutes or until thick.  Serve over rice.