Smoked Sausage Rice (Printable Version)
Delicious mix of smoked sausage, rice, and colorful peppers all cooked in just one pot. A simple 40-minute dinner with little mess.
# Ingredients:
→ Main ingredients
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1 cup uncooked long-grain white rice
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2 cups chicken stock, low-sodium
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½ a medium-sized yellow onion, chopped (about ½ cup)
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1 red bell pepper, finely chopped
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14 ounces kielbasa or smoked sausage, cut into thick slices
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3 tablespoons of tomato paste
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2 tablespoons cooking olive oil
→ Seasonings
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½ teaspoon smoked paprika (use regular if preferred)
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¼ teaspoon of garlic powder
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1 teaspoon dried oregano
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¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
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½ teaspoon salt
→ For garnish
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Chopped parsley or sliced green onions (optional)
# Steps:
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Chop up your onion and bell pepper into small cubes. Slice the sausage into rounds about ¼-inch thick. Combine oregano, paprika, salt, black pepper, and garlic powder in a small dish.
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Warm olive oil in a large skillet or sauté pan over medium-high heat. Toss in the sausage slices and cook for roughly 5 minutes, stirring here and there, until they get some color.
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Throw the chopped onion into the pan with the sausage. Stir and sauté for a few minutes, about 3 or 4, until you notice the onions softening and browning just slightly.
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Pour in the chicken broth. Toss in the rice, tomato paste, bell pepper, and spice mix. Stir everything around so it’s evenly combined and bring it to a rolling boil.
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Lower the heat to medium-low, slap on the lid, and let it simmer gently. Check after about 20 minutes. The rice should be cooked through, and most of the liquid should be soaked up.
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Take off the lid and let it sit for 5 more minutes. The rice will finish absorbing the last bits of liquid. Top with parsley or green onions, if you want, and dish it up.
# Notes:
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Stick to long-grain white rice. Quick-cooking or instant rice won’t absorb the liquid properly in this dish.
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If you've got smoked paprika, use that. It’ll give much deeper flavor than the regular kind.
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You’re good if there’s just a little bit of liquid left after cooking, as long as the rice is soft.
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This one-pan meal is perfect for hectic nights when you just want something tasty and filling with minimal cleanup.