ellen's rice & sausage veggie mix
This dish is the result of cleaning out my pantry and freezer in preparation for the New Year. It's very easy to make, doesn't take long to cook, and tastes delicious! I will make this again!
prep time
20 Min
cook time
20 Min
method
Stove Top
yield
6-8 serving(s)
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 large green bell pepper, chopped
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 3 stalks celery, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 pound smoked sausage, cut in 1-inch rounds
- 2 cups quick-cooking rice
- 1 jar (24 oz.) any type pasta sauce (i used tomato, onion & garlic)
- 1 teaspoon salt, or to taste
- 1 small pinch crushed red pepper, if desired
How To Make ellen's rice & sausage veggie mix
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Step 1Melt butter in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Add bell pepper, onion, and celery. Saute, stirring frequently, until vegetables start to become translucent. Add garlic and saute about 1 minute more. -
Step 2Meanwhile, in a large skillet, brown sausage rounds. Add vegetables to skillet and combine. Add rice and pasta sauce and mix well. Shake in a pinch of crushed red pepper, if desired.
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Step 3Bring mixture to boil over medium-high heat. Lower to simmer, cover, and cook about 20 minutes, or until rice is thoroughly cooked and liquid is absorbed.
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Tag:
#Quick & Easy
Tag:
#For Kids
Tag:
#Healthy
Category:
Pork
Keyword:
#rice
Keyword:
#sausage
Keyword:
#bell-pepper
Ingredient:
Rice/Grains
Culture:
American
Method:
Stove Top
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