Southwestern Red Beans & Brown Rice - Chef Michael Smith

Ingredients

• 1 pound dried red beans, soaked overnight in lots of water
• a splash any vegetable oil
• 2 onions, finely chopped
• 2 stalks celery, finely chopped
• 1 red bell pepper, finely chopped
• 1 jalapeno pepper, finely minced
• 4 cloves garlic, finely minced
• 1 tablespoon chili powder
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 4 cups water
• a sprinkle or two sea salt and freshly ground pepper
• 4 fresh or canned tomatoes
• 4 green onions, sliced
• a handful or two chopped cilantro
• 2 tablespoons Butter
• 1 onion, minced
• 2 or 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 cup brown rice
• 2 cups water