Description
A hearty one-pot meal combining smoky sausage, creamy black beans, and perfectly seasoned rice. This filling comfort food dinner is easy to make and feeds a crowd.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound smoked sausage, sliced into rounds
- 1 large onion, diced
- 1 bell pepper, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1½ cups long-grain white rice
- 3 cups chicken broth
- 2 cans (15 oz each) black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes, drained
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- ½ teaspoon oregano
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
- 1 bay leaf
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 2 green onions, chopped
- Hot sauce for serving
Instructions
- 1. Brown sliced sausage in a large pot over medium-high heat for 5-7 minutes until golden.
- 2. Add onion and bell pepper, cook 4-5 minutes until softened. Add garlic, cook 1 minute.
- 3. Stir in rice, coating with fat. Cook 2-3 minutes, stirring frequently.
- 4. Add spices, then pour in broth and add bay leaf. Bring to a boil.
- 5. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer 15 minutes without lifting lid.
- 6. Stir in beans and tomatoes, cover and cook 5-7 minutes more.
- 7. Remove from heat, let stand covered 10 minutes. Remove bay leaf.
- 8. Fluff with fork, season with salt and pepper, garnish with green onions.
Notes
Store leftovers up to 4 days refrigerated or 3 months frozen. Add liquid when reheating to prevent drying out.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: One-Pot
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 485
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 890mg
- Fat: 18g
- Carbohydrates: 58g
- Fiber: 12g
- Protein: 22g