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Jailhouse Rice Recipe

Savory Jailhouse Rice Recipe: Your New One-Pot Wonder Meal

This Jailhouse Rice Recipe combines flavorful rice, smoked sausage, and colorful veggies for a hearty, budget-friendly meal.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Resting Time 10 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450

Ingredients
  

For the Rice Mix
  • 1 cup long-grain white rice can substitute with brown rice
  • 2 cups chicken broth use vegetable broth for vegetarian
  • 1 can diced tomatoes undrained
  • 1 cup tomato sauce
For the Sausage & Veggies
  • 12 oz smoked sausage alternatives include chorizo or andouille
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 large onion yellow or sweet onions are good substitutes
  • 1 medium green bell pepper can swap for others or omit
  • 1 medium red bell pepper
  • 2 cloves garlic fresh minced preferred
For the Beans
  • 1 can kidney beans can substitute with black beans
  • 1 can pinto beans
For the Seasoning
  • 1 tbsp chili powder adjust according to taste
  • 1 tbsp smoked paprika can use sweet paprika
  • 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper omit for milder taste
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper freshly ground is best
  • 1 tsp salt adjust per dietary needs
Optional Add-ins
  • to taste hot sauce for those who like it spicy
  • 2 tbsp chopped green onions optional garnish, can swap with parsley

Equipment

  • Large Pot

Method
 

Directions
  1. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add sliced smoked sausage and cook until browned, about 5-7 minutes. Set the sausage aside.
  2. In the same pot, add chopped onion and bell peppers to the oil. Sauté until softened, around 5-7 minutes.
  3. Stir in minced garlic and cook until fragrant, which should take about 30 seconds.
  4. Mix in the undrained diced tomatoes and tomato sauce, combining everything well.
  5. Add the rinsed kidney beans and pinto beans to the mixture; stir gently to combine.
  6. Introduce uncooked long-grain white rice into the pot and distribute it evenly.
  7. Slowly add chicken broth, ensuring most ingredients are submerged.
  8. Mix in chili powder, smoked paprika, cayenne pepper, dried oregano, black pepper, and salt.
  9. Return the cooked sausage to the pot, mixing it gently with the other ingredients.
  10. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat. Cover and let it simmer until the rice is cooked, about 20-25 minutes.
  11. After 20 minutes, check rice doneness; if too firm, let it cook longer.
  12. Take the pot off the heat and let it sit covered for 5-10 minutes.
  13. Gently fluff the rice with a fork and serve hot, ensuring each plate is full of warm goodness.
  14. Garnish with chopped green onions and drizzle hot sauce on top if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 55gProtein: 20gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 8gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 15IUVitamin C: 60mgCalcium: 6mgIron: 15mg

Notes

Serve with cornbread for an extra comforting meal. Customize with seasonal veggies or alternative beans.

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