Smoked Sausage and Peppers with Rice

Name: Smoked Sausage and Peppers with Rice
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 13 ounces (369 g) smoked sausage, beef or pork, sliced into rounds; 1 medium yellow onion, diced; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 2 medium bell peppers, sliced into strips (your favorite colors); 2 cups (370 g) uncooked white rice; 8 ounce (227 ml) can tomato sauce; 4 cups (946 ml) chicken broth; ½ teaspoon creole seasoning, (if you don't have this, 1/2 teaspoon of cayenne pepper works too); salt and pepper, to taste

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Prep Time: 10 mins

Cook Time: 30 mins

Total Time: 40 mins

Servings: 4

This tasty rice meal benefits from the addition of smoked sausage and bell peppers, which provide a delightful sweetness.

Ingredients

13 ounces (369 g) smoked sausage, beef or pork, sliced into rounds
1 medium yellow onion, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 medium bell peppers, sliced into strips (your favorite colors)
2 cups (370 g) uncooked white rice
8 ounce (227 ml) can tomato sauce
4 cups (946 ml) chicken broth
½ teaspoon creole seasoning, (if you don't have this, 1/2 teaspoon of cayenne pepper works too)
salt and pepper, to taste

Directions

Step 1

In a heavy bottom pan such as a dutch oven, add 1 tablespoon of oil and heat up over medium-high heat.
Step 2

Once hot, add smoked sausage and let brown on both sides.
Step 3

Add the onion, garlic, and bell peppers. Cook until softened, about 3 minutes.
Step 4

Add the rice and slightly toast it in pan before adding the tomato sauce. Add tomato sauce and chicken broth and seasonings. Bring to a boil then reduce to a simmer, cover and let cook for 20-25 minutes, or until rice is done.