One Pot Smoked Sausage Rice (Print-Friendly Version)

Sliced smoked sausage, peppers, and rice simmer together for a one pot dinner that's both easy and satisfying.

# Ingredients:

→ Main ingredients

01 - 400 g smoked sausage (such as kielbasa), sliced into 6 mm rounds
02 - 80 g yellow onion, diced (approximately half a medium onion)
03 - 1 red bell pepper, diced
04 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
05 - 480 ml low-sodium chicken broth
06 - 185 g long-grain white rice
07 - 3 tablespoons tomato paste

→ Seasonings

08 - 0.5 teaspoon smoked paprika
09 - 1 teaspoon dried oregano
10 - 0.25 teaspoon garlic powder
11 - 0.5 teaspoon salt
12 - 0.25 teaspoon black pepper

→ For garnish

13 - Fresh parsley or chopped green onions (optional)

# Steps:

01 - Slice the smoked sausage into 6 mm thick rounds. Dice the onion and bell pepper into small pieces, approximately 6 to 12 mm. In a small bowl, combine smoked paprika, oregano, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper.
02 - Heat olive oil in a large sauté pan or 30 cm skillet with a lid over medium-high heat. Add the sliced sausage and cook, stirring occasionally, for 5 to 6 minutes until browned on both sides.
03 - Add diced onions to the pan and sauté with the sausage for 3 to 4 minutes until onions begin to soften and brown.
04 - Add chicken broth, rice, tomato paste, diced bell pepper, and the prepared seasoning mixture to the pan. Stir thoroughly and bring the mixture to a boil.
05 - Once boiling, cover the pan with a lid, reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer for 20 to 23 minutes until the rice is tender and most of the liquid is absorbed.
06 - Remove the pan from heat and let rest, covered, for 5 minutes. Fluff the rice gently, garnish with parsley or green onions if desired, and serve warm.

# Notes & Tips:

01 - Use standard long-grain white rice; instant or parboiled varieties require different liquid ratios and timings.
02 - Smoked paprika imparts superior depth of flavor compared to regular paprika.
03 - Some residual liquid is acceptable as long as the rice is tender, but the mixture should not be soupy.
04 - This is a balanced, all-in-one main dish well-suited for busy evenings.

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