Description
This One-Pan Sweet & Tangy BBQ Sausage Rice is your new go-to weeknight dinner. Made with smoky sausage, black beans, sweet corn, and a flavorful BBQ glaze, it’s fast, filling, and full of flavor—ready in under 40 minutes with minimal cleanup.
Ingredients
- 1 lb smoked sausage, sliced (turkey, pork, or beef)
- 1 small onion, diced
- 1 cup bell peppers, diced
- 1 cup uncooked long grain rice
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp paprika
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 1 (15 oz) can black beans, rinsed
- 1 cup corn (frozen or canned)
- 2 cups chicken or vegetable broth
- ½ cup BBQ sauce
- Optional: chopped green onions or parsley for garnish
Instructions
- In a large skillet, brown the sausage over medium heat until crisp. Remove and set aside.
- Add diced onions and bell peppers to the same pan. Sauté for 3–4 minutes.
- Add uncooked rice, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper. Stir to toast slightly for 1 minute.
- Pour in black beans, corn, broth, and BBQ sauce. Stir to combine.
- Bring to a boil, then cover and simmer for 20 minutes until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed.
- Return sausage to pan and stir. Let rest 2–3 minutes. Garnish and serve warm.
Notes
- Use your favorite BBQ sauce—smoky, spicy, or sweet.
- Make it vegetarian by swapping sausage with chickpeas or plant-based sausage.
- Leftovers reheat well for meal prep or next-day lunches.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: One-Pan
- Cuisine: American