Description
Spicy Smoked Sausage Skillet sizzles with robust flavors, blending smoky beef sausage, caramelized onions, and colorful bell peppers over fluffy rice. Hearty comfort meets southern charm, inviting you to savor each mouthwatering bite of this classic one-pan meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat and Protein:
- 1 pound (454 grams) beef smoked sausage, sliced into rounds
Vegetables:
- 1 small onion, thinly sliced
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 green bell pepper, sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
Seasonings and Sauces:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
Rice:
- 1 cup long-grain white rice
- 2 cups water or chicken broth
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon butter
Instructions
- Prepare a medium saucepan with water or chicken broth, bringing it to a rolling boil. Gently introduce rice, seasoning with salt and a pat of butter. Reduce flame to low, seal with a lid, and allow to simmer for 15 minutes until liquid completely absorbs.
- Remove rice from heat, keeping covered for 5 additional minutes. Delicately fluff with a fork to create light, separate grains.
- Select a large skillet, warming olive oil over medium-high temperature. Carefully arrange sliced smoked sausage, cooking for 4-5 minutes until achieving a rich golden-brown exterior. Transfer sausage to a separate plate.
- Within the same skillet, introduce sliced onions and bell peppers. Sauté for 3-4 minutes, creating a slight tenderness while maintaining vibrant color.
- Incorporate minced garlic, smoked paprika, salt, black pepper, Worcestershire sauce, soy sauce, and optional red pepper flakes. Thoroughly blend seasonings with vegetables.
- Return sausage to the skillet, gently incorporating all ingredients. Heat through for an additional 2-3 minutes, ensuring complete temperature distribution.
- Plate the sausage and vegetable mixture atop the prepared rice, creating a hearty and flavorful meal ready to serve immediately.
Notes
- Swap water with chicken or vegetable broth for deeper, richer rice flavor that complements the smoky sausage perfectly.
- Adjust red pepper flakes to manage heat level, making the dish mild or fiery based on personal preference.
- Experiment with different bell pepper colors or add zucchini, mushrooms for extra nutritional variety and visual appeal.
- Replace rice with cauliflower rice or spiralized vegetables for a lighter, keto-friendly alternative that maintains the dish’s delicious essence.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 451 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 1050 mg
- Fat: 23 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 36 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 19 g
- Cholesterol: 50 mg