Add oil to cast-iron skillet and bring to medium low heat
2 tablespoons oil
Add onions to hot oil and cook until tender
½ medium yellow onion
Rinse and drain pinto beans; slice sausage into bite sized pieces
Add sliced sausage and beans to onions
1 lb all-beef smoked sausage, 1 can pinto beans
Add barbecue sauce and paprika; combine
1 ½ cups sweet or smoky barbecue sauce, 2 teaspoons smoky paprika
Allow to cook for 20 minutes, or until sausage and beans are heated thoroughly
Serve over prepared rice or noodles
2 cups cooked rice or noodles
Notes
Vegetarian Version: use jackfruit instead of meatAdd jackfruit to onions, then add barbecue sauce and let cook for about 10 minutes; then add beans and continue to cook till beans are warm