Description
This BBQ Smoked Sausage and Rice recipe is a flavorful, satisfying dish featuring smoky sausages cooked with sautéed onions and colorful bell peppers in a rich BBQ sauce served over fluffy instant long grain rice. Perfect for a quick dinner, it combines hearty protein with vibrant vegetables and a tangy sauce for a crowd-pleasing meal.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 4 cups Instant long grain rice
- 5 Smoked sausages
- 4 oz Diced white onions
- 4 oz Diced 3 color bell peppers
- 6 oz BBQ sauce
Instructions
- Preheat the Pan: Preheat a large non-stick pan over medium to medium-high heat to ensure a good sear on the sausages and even cooking.
- Prepare the Rice: Meanwhile, cook the instant long grain rice according to the package instructions. Set the cooked rice aside, keeping it warm for serving.
- Cook the Sausages: Add the smoked sausages to the hot pan and cook, turning occasionally, until they are browned on all sides. This will take approximately 10 to 12 minutes and will enhance their smoky flavor.
- Sauté Onions and Peppers: Stir in the diced white onions and tri-color bell peppers with the sausages. Continue cooking for an additional 5 minutes until the vegetables are tender and slightly caramelized.
- Add BBQ Sauce and Simmer: Reduce the heat to medium, pour in the BBQ sauce, and stir to combine. Cook the mixture for another 10 minutes, allowing the sausages and vegetables to soak up the sauce’s flavors and thicken the sauce slightly.
- Serve: Spoon the BBQ smoked sausage and vegetable mixture over the cooked rice. Serve immediately and enjoy this hearty, flavorful dish.
Notes
- You can use any smoked sausage variety you prefer, such as kielbasa or Andouille.
- For extra flavor, consider adding garlic or smoked paprika when cooking the vegetables.
- If you prefer a spicier dish, add a pinch of cayenne pepper or hot sauce to the BBQ sauce before simmering.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated in an airtight container for up to 3 days and reheated on the stovetop or microwave.
- Instant rice significantly reduces cooking time, but you can substitute with regular rice, adjusting cooking time accordingly.
