One-Pan Sweet & Tangy BBQ Sausage Rice – Ready in 30 Minutes! πŸ–πŸš

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Instructions

1. Brown the Sausage

  • Heat oil in a large skillet or Dutch oven overΒ medium-high heat.
  • Add sliced sausage and cook forΒ 3-4 minutesΒ until browned. Remove and set aside.

2. SautΓ© the Veggies

  • In the same pan, cookΒ onion and bell pepperΒ forΒ 3 minutesΒ until soft.
  • Stir inΒ garlicΒ and cook forΒ 30 secondsΒ until fragrant.

3. Toast the Rice & Seasonings

  • AddΒ rice, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, and red pepper flakes. Stir to coat the rice in the spices.

4. Simmer to Perfection

  • Pour inΒ chicken broth and BBQ sauce, then return the sausage to the pan.
  • Bring to a boil, then reduce heat toΒ low, cover, and simmer forΒ 18-20 minutesΒ until rice is tender.

5. Serve & Enjoy!

  • Fluff the rice with a fork, drizzle with extra BBQ sauce, and garnish withΒ parsley or green onions.

Pro Tips

🌢 Spice it up – Use spicy sausage or extra red pepper flakes.
🍯 Stickier & sweeter? Add 1 tbsp honey to the BBQ sauce.
🍚 Fluffier rice – Rinse it before cooking to remove excess starch.
πŸ”₯Β Extra smoky flavor – Try chipotle BBQ sauce or a dash of liquid smoke.

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