Description
Sizzling ground sausage and rice skillet brings hearty comfort to your dinner table with minimal effort. Packed with savory flavors and easy preparation, you’ll savor this one-pan meal that combines perfectly seasoned ingredients for a satisfying weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein and Meat:
- 1 pound (1 lb) ground sausage
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 2 cloves garlic
Vegetables and Grains:
- 1 cup long-grain white rice
- 1 small onion
- 1 bell pepper
- 1 cup frozen peas
- 1 can (14.5 ounces) diced tomatoes
Seasonings and Extras:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 0.5 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- Salt
- Black pepper
Optional Garnishes:
- Fresh parsley
- Grated Parmesan cheese
- Sliced green onions
Instructions
- Brown ground sausage in a large skillet over medium heat, crumbling the meat while cooking and discarding excess grease.
- Sauté diced onions, bell peppers, and minced garlic in the same skillet for 4-5 minutes until vegetables become tender and fragrant.
- Incorporate uncooked rice, chicken broth, diced tomatoes, paprika, oregano, salt, and black pepper into the skillet, stirring to combine all ingredients evenly.
- Increase heat to high and bring the mixture to a rapid boil, then immediately reduce temperature to low and cover the skillet with a tight-fitting lid.
- Simmer the rice mixture for 18-20 minutes without lifting the lid, allowing rice to absorb liquid and become perfectly tender.
- Once cooking is complete, remove skillet from heat and let stand covered for 3-5 minutes to allow additional moisture absorption.
- Fluff rice with a fork, sprinkle shredded cheese over the top if desired, and garnish with fresh chopped parsley.
- Serve immediately while hot, ensuring each portion receives a mix of sausage, vegetables, and seasoned rice.
Notes
- Customize meat choice by swapping ground sausage with ground turkey, chicken, or plant-based alternatives for different dietary preferences.
- Rinse rice before cooking to remove excess starch, ensuring fluffy and separated grains in the final dish.
- Add extra vegetables like zucchini, spinach, or mushrooms to boost nutritional value and create more texture variety.
- Try different cheese types such as sharp cheddar, pepper jack, or dairy-free alternatives to personalize flavor profiles.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 410 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 720 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 18 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg