One-Pan Sweet and Tangy BBQ Sausage Rice
A simple, flavorful one-pan dish combining sausages, rice, veggies, and a sweet & tangy BBQ sauce for an easy weeknight meal.
Equipment
- Large Skillet (or wide pan)
- Lid (for pan)
Ingredients
Ingredients
- 4 links smoked sausage (e.g. kielbasa, or your favorite) sliced into rounds
- 1 cup onion diced
- 1 cup bell pepper diced (any color)
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1.5 cups long grain white rice
- 2.5 cups chicken broth or water + bouillon
- 0.5 cup barbecue sauce your choice, sweet & tangy variety
- 1 tbsp tomato paste
- 1 tbsp brown sugar
- 0.5 tsp smoked paprika
- 0.25 tsp black pepper
- 0.5 tsp salt
Garnish (optional)
- chopped parsley or green onions for garnish
Instructions
- Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add sliced sausage and cook until lightly browned, about 2–3 minutes per side.
- Add diced onion and bell pepper to the skillet. Sauté until softened, about 3–4 minutes.
- Stir in minced garlic and cook for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add rice, chicken broth, barbecue sauce, tomato paste, brown sugar, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper. Stir well to combine.
- Bring mixture to a boil, then reduce heat to low and cover. Simmer for about 18–20 minutes, or until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed.
- Once done, fluff rice with a fork. Garnish with parsley or green onions, if desired. Serve hot.
Notes
You can swap in sausage alternatives (chicken, turkey, or plant-based). Adjust BBQ sauce sweetness or spice to taste. If rice is undercooked but liquid is gone, add a little extra broth and continue cooking low and covered.