Smoky Sausage and Pepper Skillet with Herbed Rice

A flavorful and robust skillet featuring lean beef sausage, tender bell peppers, and savory tomatoes, served alongside fragrant, herb-infused jasmine rice.

• Prep: 20 min
• Cook: 30 min
• Total: 50 min
• Servings: 6
• Cuisine: American
• Difficulty: Easy
• Cost: $3.76/serving

Dietary

• Dairy-Free
• Nut-Free
• Soy-Free
• Egg-Free
• Gluten-Free
• High-Protein
• Low-Sugar

Tags

• one-pot
• sauté
• comfort food
• savory
• smoky

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1.5 pound beef sausage
• 1 yellow onion (medium, diced)
• 1 red bell pepper (diced)
• 1 green bell pepper (diced)
• 4 clove garlic (minced)
• 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 can crushed tomatoes (28 ounce)
• 1 cup chicken broth
• 0.75 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 1.5 cup jasmine rice (uncooked)
• 2 tablespoon fresh parsley (chopped)

Instructions

1. Before starting the skillet, cook the jasmine rice according to package directions. You can use a rice cooker or stovetop method. Set aside once cooked.
2. Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add the lean beef sausage and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until browned, about 5-7 minutes. Drain any excess fat.
3. Add the diced yellow onion, red bell pepper, and green bell pepper to the skillet with the sausage. Sauté for 5-7 minutes until the vegetables start to soften.
4. Stir in the minced garlic, smoked paprika, and dried oregano. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
5. Pour in the crushed tomatoes and chicken broth. Season with 1/2 teaspoon of salt and 1/2 teaspoon of black pepper. Bring the mixture to a simmer, then reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and cook for 10 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld.
6. Fluff the cooked jasmine rice with a fork and stir in the remaining 1/4 teaspoon of salt. Taste and adjust seasoning as desired.
7. Serve the Smoky Sausage and Pepper Skillet over the herbed jasmine rice, garnished with fresh parsley.

Notes

Leftovers store well in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat gently on the stovetop or in the microwave.

Nutrition (per serving)

• Calories: 335
• Protein: 24.2 g
• Carbohydrates: 36.6 g
• Fat: 14.6 g
• Fiber: 2.5 g
• Sodium: 650 mg
• Saturated Fat: 6 g
• Sugar: 4 g
• Cholesterol: 70 mg