Description
Making a hearty dish that warms the soul is easy with Flavorful Jailhouse Rice. This dish combines smoky sausage, vibrant vegetables, and satisfying rice all in one pot.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 ounces Smoked Sausage (can be substituted with chorizo or turkey sausage)
- 2 tablespoons Olive Oil (can be swapped for vegetable oil)
- 1 medium Onion (yellow or white onion is preferred)
- 1 medium Green Bell Pepper (or other colorful bell peppers or zucchini)
- 1 medium Red Bell Pepper (optional)
- 3 cloves Garlic (fresh is best, powdered can be used in a pinch)
- 1 can Diced Tomatoes (undrained) (fresh tomatoes can be used, adjusting liquid)
- 8 ounces Tomato Sauce (swap with marinara sauce for added herbs)
- 1 can Kidney Beans (other beans like black beans can be used)
- 1 can Pinto Beans (any beans on hand can be used)
- 1.5 cups Long-Grain White Rice (or brown rice/quinoa with adjusted cooking times)
- 3 cups Chicken Broth (vegetable broth works for vegetarian option)
- 1 teaspoon Chili Powder (can be replaced with paprika)
- 1 teaspoon Smoked Paprika (regular paprika can be used)
- 1 pinch Cayenne Pepper (adjust for spice preference)
- 1 teaspoon Dried Oregano (Italian seasoning can be substituted)
- to taste Black Pepper (adjust to taste)
- to taste Salt (adjust to taste)
- to taste Hot Sauce (for additional heat)
- to taste Chopped Green Onions (for garnish)
Instructions
- Prep the Ingredients: Start by slicing the smoked sausage into bite-sized pieces. Chop the onion and bell peppers into small pieces. Mince the garlic cloves.
- Cook the Sausage: In a large pot or deep skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the sliced sausage and cook it for about 5-7 minutes until it’s nicely browned and starts to release its flavorful oils.
- Add Vegetables: Toss in the chopped onion, green bell pepper, and red bell pepper if you’re using it. Stir everything together and cook for another 5 minutes until the vegetables soften.
- Incorporate Garlic: Add the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute. Garlic tends to burn quickly, so keep an eye on it.
- Combine with Tomatoes: Pour in the diced tomatoes with their juices and the tomato sauce. Stir well to mix everything evenly.
- Add Beans and Rice: Now it’s time to add the kidney beans and pinto beans, followed by the long-grain rice. Mix them in thoroughly, ensuring that the rice is evenly distributed among the sausage and vegetables.
- Season the Dish: Next, pour in the chicken broth, and add the chili powder, smoked paprika, cayenne pepper, oregano, salt, and black pepper. Adjust the seasonings according to your taste.
- Simmer: Bring the mixture to a gentle boil. Once boiling, reduce the heat to low and cover the pot. Let it simmer for about 20-25 minutes or until the rice is cooked through and the liquid is absorbed.
- Final Touches: After cooking, remove the pot from the heat. Let it sit for about 5 minutes before fluffing the rice with a fork. Drizzle hot sauce if desired and garnish with chopped green onions.
Notes
Feel free to experiment with different variations. This dish is customizable and can be made vegetarian or with different types of protein.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 50mg