Description
Sizzling Ground Sausage and Rice Skillet delivers comfort on one pan with robust Italian-inspired flavors. Hearty ingredients blend seamlessly, creating a quick weeknight meal packed with savory satisfaction you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 pound (454 grams) ground sausage
- 2 cups (400 grams) cooked rice
- 1 bell pepper
- 1 onion
- 2 cloves garlic
Liquid and Seasoning Ingredients:
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) olive oil
Additional Seasonings:
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1 tablespoon (15 grams) parsley (optional)
Instructions
- Warm a generous splash of olive oil in a spacious cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat.
- Crumble the ground sausage into the pan, breaking it into small, even pieces while cooking until it develops a rich, golden-brown exterior and releases its savory aromatics.
- Introduce diced bell peppers, finely chopped onions, and minced garlic into the skillet, stirring continuously to allow the vegetables to soften and release their natural sweetness.
- Fold in the pre-cooked rice, creating a harmonious blend with the sausage and vegetables.
- Pour chicken broth over the mixture, then sprinkle paprika, salt, and freshly ground black pepper to enhance the depth of flavor.
- Reduce heat and let the skillet contents simmer gently, allowing the liquid to gradually absorb and the ingredients to meld together, approximately 7-8 minutes.
- Once the broth has been completely incorporated and the texture appears uniform, remove from heat.
- Garnish with fresh, finely chopped parsley for a burst of color and herbaceous notes.
- Serve immediately while the skillet meal remains piping hot, ensuring maximum enjoyment of the robust flavors.
Notes
- Choose spicy or mild sausage depending on your heat preference and family’s taste buds.
- Use brown rice or quinoa for a healthier whole grain alternative that boosts nutritional value.
- Consider using pre-cooked rice or instant rice to speed up total cooking time and simplify preparation.
- Prepare extra portions and store in airtight containers for easy meal prep lunches during the week, which stay fresh for 3-4 days in the refrigerator.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 20 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg