Description
This Flavorful Jailhouse Rice recipe is a comforting one-pot meal that combines ground beef or pork sausage with rice and a creamy sauce. It’s a hearty Southern dish that is easy to make and perfect for a satisfying dinner.
Ingredients
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For the Rice:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound ground beef or pork sausage
- 1 small onion, diced
- 1 green bell pepper, diced
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup long grain white rice
- 2 ½ cups beef broth
- 1 can cream of mushroom soup (10.5 oz)
- 1 can cream of chicken soup (10.5 oz)
- ½ teaspoon hot sauce (optional)
- Chopped parsley or green onions for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Cook the Meat: Heat olive oil in a large skillet or Dutch oven over medium heat. Brown the ground beef or sausage, breaking it apart. Drain excess fat if needed.
- Sauté Vegetables: Add onion, bell pepper, and celery. Cook until softened, then add garlic, paprika, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Cook briefly.
- Combine Ingredients: Stir in rice, beef broth, cream of mushroom soup, and cream of chicken soup. Bring to a low boil, then simmer covered for 20–25 minutes.
- Finish and Serve: Stir in hot sauce if desired. Let rest, then garnish with parsley or green onions before serving.
Notes
- You can use ground turkey for a leaner option.
- For a cheesier twist, add shredded cheddar at the end.
- Leftovers reheat well for a tasty next-day lunch.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Southern, American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ½ cups
- Calories: 470
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 980mg
- Fat: 27g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
