Description
A delicious and hearty sausage and rice skillet that comes together quickly on the stovetop. This comforting one-pan meal combines savory ground sausage, aromatic vegetables, and perfectly cooked rice seasoned with smoked paprika and herbs for a flavorful dinner option that serves 4.
Ingredients
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For the Rice Skillet:
- 1 cup long-grain white rice (uncooked)
- 2 cups chicken broth (or water)
For the Sausage & Vegetables:
- 1 lb ground sausage (mild or spicy)
- 1 small onion, diced
- 1 bell pepper, diced (any color)
- 2 celery stalks, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
For the Seasoning:
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional, for heat)
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- ½ teaspoon salt (adjust as needed)
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
For Garnishing:
- 2 green onions, chopped
- Fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Heat the skillet: Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat to prepare for cooking the sausage.
- Cook sausage: Add ground sausage to the hot skillet and cook for 5–7 minutes, breaking it apart with a spoon until browned and cooked through.
- Drain grease: If there is excess grease in the skillet from the sausage, drain it off to prevent a greasy dish.
- Add vegetables: Add diced onion, bell pepper, and chopped celery to the skillet with the sausage.
- Sauté vegetables: Cook the vegetables for 4–5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they are softened and fragrant.
- Add garlic: Stir in the minced garlic and cook for about 30 seconds until fragrant, stirring frequently to prevent burning.
- Add seasonings: Sprinkle in smoked paprika, cayenne pepper (if using), dried oregano, dried thyme, salt, and black pepper over the sausage and vegetables.
- Mix seasonings: Stir well to evenly coat all the ingredients with the spices and herbs.
- Add rice and Worcestershire sauce: Stir in the uncooked rice and Worcestershire sauce, mixing thoroughly to combine.
- Add broth: Pour in the chicken broth, stirring to distribute the liquid evenly throughout the mixture.
- Bring to boil: Raise heat to bring the skillet mixture to a gentle boil.
- Simmer: Reduce heat to low, cover the skillet, and let the mixture simmer for 20 minutes, or until the rice is tender and the liquid has been absorbed.
- Rest: Remove the skillet from heat and let it sit covered for 5 minutes to finish steaming the rice.
- Fluff and garnish: Fluff the rice with a fork, then stir in the chopped green onions and fresh parsley for a fresh garnish.
- Serve: Serve the sausage and rice skillet hot and enjoy your comforting meal!
Notes
- Use spicy sausage if you prefer a bit of heat in the dish.
- You can substitute chicken broth with vegetable broth or water if preferred.
- If you like extra vegetables, add diced tomatoes or mushrooms.
- Adjust cayenne pepper amount or omit it altogether based on your heat preference.
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.