Description
Sausage rice delivers a zesty Southern comfort meal that packs serious flavor in one delicious pan. Hearty ingredients blend perfectly for a quick dinner your whole family will devour with excitement.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 1 pound smoked sausage
Vegetables:
- 1 small onion
- 1 red bell pepper
- 1 green bell pepper
- 3 cloves garlic
Base:
- 1 cup long-grain white rice
- 2 cups chicken broth
Flavor Enhancers:
- ½ cup BBQ sauce
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon chili powder
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- Salt
Garnishes:
- 2 green onions
- ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese
- Fresh parsley
Instructions
- Slice 1 pound smoked sausage into thin rounds. Dice 1 small onion, red and green bell peppers, and mince 3 garlic cloves for easy cooking.
- Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat at 375°F. Add sausage slices and cook 4-5 minutes, stirring occasionally until browned.
- Reduce heat to medium. Add diced onions and bell peppers, sauteing 3-4 minutes until softened.
- Stir in minced garlic and cook 30 seconds, ensuring it doesn’t burn.
- Add 1 cup uncooked long-grain white rice to the skillet. Toast 1-2 minutes, coating rice in flavorful oils.
- Pour in 2 cups chicken broth, ½ cup BBQ sauce, 2 tablespoons tomato paste, 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce, 1 teaspoon smoked paprika, ½ teaspoon chili powder, black pepper, and salt.
- Stir ingredients thoroughly, dissolving tomato paste completely.
- Bring mixture to a gentle boil, then reduce heat to low at 200°F.
- Cover skillet and simmer 18-20 minutes until liquid absorbs and rice becomes tender. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking.
- Remove from heat and let sit covered 5 minutes to redistribute steam.
- Fluff rice with fork gently.
- Sprinkle ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese, sliced green onions, and chopped parsley over the dish.
- Serve immediately while hot and fresh.
Notes
- Use fully-cooked smoked sausage for a quicker and more consistent cooking time.
- Select a BBQ sauce that matches your flavor preference, whether sweet, spicy, or tangy.
- If avoiding rice, cauliflower rice works perfectly as a lower-carb alternative and soaks up the same delicious sauce.
- Swap regular rice for brown rice, but add an extra 5-10 minutes to the cooking time to ensure tenderness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30-32 minutes
- Category: Sautéed
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 441 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 950 mg
- Fat: 26 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16 g
- Trans Fat: 0.3 g
- Carbohydrates: 29 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 18 g
- Cholesterol: 45 mg