Description
A flavorful and easy-to-make BBQ Smoked Sausage and Rice dish featuring browned smoked sausages cooked with sautéed onions and colorful bell peppers, simmered in tangy BBQ sauce, served over fluffy instant long grain rice. Perfect for a quick weeknight meal that satisfies hearty appetites.
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 Pan: Preheat a large non-stick pan over medium to medium-high heat to ensure even cooking and browning of the sausages.
- Prepare Rice: Meanwhile, cook the instant long grain rice according to the package instructions, then set aside and keep warm for serving.
- Brown Sausages: Add the smoked sausages to the hot pan and cook, turning occasionally, until browned on all sides, about 10 to 12 minutes. This step develops flavor and improves texture.
- Sauté Vegetables: Stir in the diced onions and colorful bell peppers, cooking for an additional 5 minutes until the vegetables are tender and aromatic.
- Add BBQ Sauce & Simmer: Reduce heat to medium, pour in the BBQ sauce, and cook for another 10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld and the sauce to thicken slightly.
- Serve: Spoon the cooked sausages and vegetable mixture over the prepared rice. Serve hot and enjoy this hearty, smoky BBQ meal.
Notes
- For extra heat, add a pinch of red pepper flakes when sautéing the vegetables.
- Use your favorite BBQ sauce variety—sweet, smoky, or spicy—to customize the flavor.
- Ensure sausages are fully cooked through to at least 160°F internal temperature before serving.
- Instant rice cooks quickly, but you can substitute with regular rice; adjust cooking time accordingly.
- Leftovers store well in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and reheat easily in a skillet or microwave.
