Description
Enjoy a fuss-free, flavor-packed meal with One Pan Sweet and Tangy BBQ Sausage Rice. Juicy sausage, crisp vegetables, and fluffy rice cook together in a zippy homemade BBQ sauce for a hearty main dish that comes together easily in a single skillet—perfect for busy weeknights!
Ingredients
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Sausage & Veggies
- 1 pound smoked sausage, sliced into 1/2-inch coins
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1 green bell pepper, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
Rice & Sauce
- 1 cup long grain white rice, rinsed
- 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1/2 cup barbecue sauce (sweet and tangy style)
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- Salt, to taste
Optional Garnish
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Prepare the Sausage and Vegetables: In a large skillet or high-sided pan over medium-high heat, add the sliced sausage. Cook for 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until it begins to brown. Add the onion, red and green bell peppers, and cook for another 3 minutes until the vegetables begin to soften. Stir in the minced garlic and sauté for another 30 seconds, until fragrant.
- Add Rice and Sauces: Stir the rinsed rice into the pan with the sausage and vegetables, mixing thoroughly. Add the chicken broth, barbecue sauce, tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, apple cider vinegar, brown sugar, smoked paprika, black pepper, and a pinch of salt. Stir until everything is evenly combined and the rice is submerged in liquid.
- Simmer: Bring the mixture to a gentle boil, then reduce the heat to low. Cover the skillet with a tight-fitting lid and simmer for 18-20 minutes, or until the rice is tender and most of the liquid is absorbed. Resist the urge to lift the lid frequently, as this prevents the rice from cooking evenly.
- Finish and Serve: Remove the skillet from heat and let stand, covered, for 5 minutes. Fluff the rice with a fork, taste, and adjust the seasoning if needed. Sprinkle with chopped parsley just before serving, if desired. Enjoy warm!
Notes
- You can substitute andouille or kielbasa for smoked sausage according to your preference.
- For extra heat, add a pinch of crushed red pepper or a dash of hot sauce.
- Leftovers keep well for 3-4 days in the fridge and taste even better the next day.
- Use instant rice and reduce the broth to 1 1/4 cups to make this even faster.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 490
- Sugar: 11g
- Sodium: 980mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 17g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
