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Flavorful Jailhouse Rice

Flavorful Jailhouse Rice: A Cozy One-Pot Meal Delight

Flavorful Jailhouse Rice is a hearty, customizable one-pot meal that brings comfort and satisfaction to your dinner table.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Resting Time 10 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Rice
  • 1 cup long-grain white rice can substitute with brown rice
  • 2 cups chicken broth vegetable broth for vegetarian option
  • 1 can diced tomatoes canned or fresh
  • 1 cup tomato sauce low-sodium recommended
For the Protein and Beans
  • 14 oz smoked sausage or chorizo for spicier flavor
  • 1 can kidney beans can substitute with black beans or chickpeas
  • 1 can pinto beans can swap for any legume
For the Vegetables
  • 1 medium onion yellow or white onions work well
  • 1 medium green bell pepper any sweet pepper can be used
  • 1 medium red bell pepper
  • 2 cloves garlic minced, fresh is best
For Seasoning
  • 1 tbsp chili powder adjust to spice preference
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika optional
  • 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper optional for heat
  • 1 tsp dried oregano can replace with Italian seasoning
  • 1 tsp black pepper to taste
  • salt to taste consider saltiness of broth and sausage
Optional Finishing Touches
  • 1 bottle hot sauce to taste
  • 2 tbsp chopped green onions for garnish

Equipment

  • Large pot or Dutch oven

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat. Add the sliced smoked sausage, cooking for about 5–7 minutes until golden brown.
  2. Add the chopped onion, green bell pepper, and red bell pepper. Sauté for 4–5 minutes until the vegetables soften.
  3. Stir in the minced garlic, cooking for about 1 minute until fragrant.
  4. Add the diced tomatoes and tomato sauce, stirring well to combine. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes.
  5. Fold in the rinsed kidney beans and pinto beans, cooking for another 2 minutes.
  6. Add the long-grain white rice, toasting it for 1–2 minutes.
  7. Pour in the chicken broth, bringing to a boil then simmering.
  8. Season the mixture with chili powder, smoked paprika, cayenne pepper, oregano, salt, and black pepper.
  9. Fold the sautéed sausage back into the pot, allowing to simmer for 20-25 minutes until rice is tender.
  10. Turn off the heat and let the rice rest for 5–10 minutes to absorb moisture.
  11. Fluff the rice gently with a fork before serving.
  12. Garnish with chopped green onions and drizzle with hot sauce if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 15gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 10gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 75mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Feel free to adjust ingredients and seasoning based on personal preferences.

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