Ground Beef and Sausage in Red Beans and Rice

6 cups uncooked white rice

1 pound kielbasa sausage

1 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper

2 pounds lean ground beef

¼ onion, minced

2 (15 ounce) cans kidney beans, drained

1 (15 ounce) can pinto beans, drained

1 (15 ounce) can pork and beans

Prepare the rice in a large pot according to package directions.

Cut the kielbasa into 1-inch chunks and quarter the chunks. Place in a large skillet over medium-high heat for about 5 to 10 minutes, or until lightly browned. Season with cayenne pepper to taste. Transfer this to the pot with the rice, reserving the grease in the skillet.

In the same skillet over medium-high heat, saute the ground beef for 5 minutes. Stir in the rice, and onion; reduce heat to medium and saute for 5 more minutes. Drain well and add to the pot. Stir the kidney beans, pinto beans, and pork and beans into the pot. Add a little water, if necessary, and simmer over low heat until ready to serve.