Smoked Sausage Veggie Rice Skillet is a delicious meal, with beef kielbasa, veggies and rice, and can be made in under 30 minutes!
Are you looking for an easy “all in one pan” dish to prepare quickly after a busy day? How about this recipe for a Smoked Sausage Veggie Rice Skillet? This meal with meat, broccoli, onions, bell peppers and rice can be made in under 30 minutes!
A few months ago my husband and I had dinner with friends prior to their move to Japan for a new work assignment. I asked my friend Erin (who has tried other recipes of mine) what type of recipes she would like to see on my blog that would help her feed her family of 5. She said she loves easy One Pan meals.
Well, when I saw this recipe on Pinterest pop up, I knew it would fit the bill! S0 I tried it, and found this meal to be tasty, filling, and economical. This sausage veggie rice skillet is also EASY to make, so I am sharing it here on the old blog!
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How To Make The Sausage Veggie Rice Skillet:
First thing you will need to do is get all the veggies prepped/sliced and have the rice ready to cook before you begin.
Heat olive oil on medium heat in large skillet. When hot, add sliced sausage. Cook until sausage has lightly browned. Add the minced garlic to the pan. Cook for an additional minute, stirring often so the garlic won’t burn.
Add The Colorful Veggies
Add the sliced bell peppers, onion, broccoli, chicken broth and tomato sauce to the skillet. Stir well, to combine all the ingredients.
Simmer the smoked sausage veggie rice skillet uncovered on low heat for 10-12 minutes. Cook until the liquid has been fully absorbed.
Stir In the Rice
While sausage and veggies are cooking, cook the rice per package instructions. When done, stir the 2 cups of hot, cooked rice into sausage/veggie mixture.
Season And Serve!
Season with salt and pepper, to taste. Add any other additional spices you may want to add to the sausage veggie rice skillet. Immediately sprinkle the hot dish with grated mozzarella cheese. Continue cooking on low heat without stirring until heated through. Cheese on top should be melted. Serve sausage veggie rice skillet dish hot.
That’s it! Not bad for an “all in one” smoked sausage veggie rice skillet, right? It really does fills you up, too! Depending on the portion size you choose, you can expect to get between 4 and 5 servings out of this meal. EASY PEASY, and it tastes GOOD!
If you enjoy cooking with kielbasa an sausages and enjoy EASY dinners, then try my recipes for Simple Chicken Sausage Pasta, Italian Sausage & Potato Casserole, and Sweet n’ Sticky Polska Kielbasa (only 2 ingredients!).
Hope you will give this ridiculously easy smoked sausage veggie rice skillet recipe a try. It’s very tasty! Be sure to check out ALL of my recipes in the Recipe Index, which is located at the top of the page. Have a fantastic day, and God Bless You!
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Recipe Source: http://www.hillshirefarm.com/recipes/easy-smoked-sausage-skillet
Smoked Sausage Veggie Rice Skillet is a delicious meal, with beef kielbasa, veggies and rice, and can be made in under 30 minutes!
- 1 package smoked sausage link (I used Hillshire Farm), cut into 1/4 inch slices
- ¼ cup olive oil
- 2 garlic cloves , minced
- ½ red bell pepper , thinly sliced
- ½ yellow bell pepper , thinly sliced
- 1 small yellow onion , thinly sliced
- 1 small package frozen broccoli , thawed (approx. 1½-2 cups)
- ½ cup chicken broth (can substitute water)
- ½ cup tomato sauce
- 2 cups pre-cooked rice (prepared according to package directions)
- ½ cup grated mozzarella cheese
- salt and pepper to taste
- Heat olive oil in large skillet. When hot, add sliced sausage. Cook until sausage has lightly browned. Add minced garlic; cook for an additional minute, stirring often so that garlic will not burn.
- Add sliced peppers, onion, broccoli, chicken broth and tomato sauce to the skillet. Stir to combine ingredients and simmer on low heat for 10-12 minutes, until liquid has been absorbed.
- While sausage and veggies are cooking, cook rice per package instructions. Stir hot, prepared rice into sausage/veggie mixture when done.
- Season with salt and pepper, to taste.
- Immediately sprinkle with grated mozzarella cheese and serve while hot.
This dish (as written)is not highly seasoned (which is great for kids!). If desired, add additional spices (garlic powder, dried chili pepper flakes, etc.) to suit your personal taste. May also substitute Pepper Jack cheese (for the mozzarella) for a bit more spice!
Here’s one more to pin on your Pinterest boards!