smoked sausage and rice dinner

How To Make smoked sausage and rice dinner

• Step 1
  In a large skillet or pan with lid, add a little oil or grease. I used bacon fat. Heat on medium and cook sausage to render any fat. Set aside. Remove fat except for 2 tablespoons
• Step 2
  Using 2 tablespoons of rendered fat add the diced onions and bell pepper. Cook until tender
• Step 3
  Rinse jasmine rice in cold water 3 times or until water is clear. Drain
• Step 4
  Strain the diced tomatoes with green chilies over a 2 cup measuring cup to remove the juices then add chicken stock to measure 1 3/4 cups.
• Step 5
  Add rice to pan and sauté until rice becomes lightly brown. Add the paellero seasoning package and sauté a minute more.
• Step 6
  Add tomatoes with green chilies, smoked sausage, and black beans. Stir in chicken stock/juice mixture, onion, garlic powder, cumin, and smoked paprika stir until everything is well combined.
• Step 7
  Bring to a boil, cover, reduce to low heat. Cook on low for 15-20 mins. Stir, remove from heat add shredded cheese and cover. Let sit for additional 5-10 minutes.
• Step 8
  Serve with sour cream fresh diced tomatoes and jalapeno peppers. Or what ever you like.
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