ONE POT SAUSAGE AND PEPPERS WITH RICE
on Dec 12, 2024, Updated Jul 22, 2025
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Italian sausage is cooked down with thinly sliced onions and peppers and long-grain white rice for a one-pot meal that delivers on taste and ease.
Fuss-free one-pot dinners are kinda my thing. And I know they’re kinda your thing too!
Every time I tease another minimal cleanup, one-pot recipe everyone is begging for the recipe. The first time I made this One Pot Sausage and Peppers with Rice, I knew I had to share it with you all ASAP!
Sausage, peppers, and onion are an elite trio. Sometimes served in a bun or on top of pasta, this combo is also a great pairing with rice.
For this dish, the spiciness of the sausage plays with the tender sautéed onions and mild green peppers.
Best of all, everything is cooked in the same pot! The flavors meld together making for one terrific weeknight meal.
Turn to this recipe the next time you’re craving something easy, flavorful, and comforting. It will not disappoint. Enjoy!
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Key Ingredients for One Pot Sausage Peppers and Onions
A one-pot meal that only requires six key ingredients? That’s a sign of a true winner! Here’s what you’ll need.
- Sausage: A quick-cooking protein, ground sausage adds so much flavor to the rice and veggies. I like to use ground mild Italian sausage as it pairs well with the peppers and onions.
- Veggies: Thinly sliced onions and green peppers add crunch and texture to the rice-based dish.
- Tomato Paste: A squeeze of this pantry staple adds a concentrated tomato flavor without adding any real tomatoes.
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Pin It- Broth: I love to cook grains in chicken bone broth since it adds a boost of protein. Bone broth is a nutrient powerhouse, rich in collagen, minerals, and amino acids.
- Rice: Look for long-grain white rice for this recipe. It cooks up fluffier than short-grain rice which tends to be stickier and ideal for sushi!
How to Make Sausage and Peppers with Rice
To start, heat 1 tablespoon of avocado oil in a large Dutch oven over medium heat.
Add the Italian sausage. Using a wooden spoon, break the sausage up into large chunks, and cook until browned and cooked through about 5 to 6 minutes.
Allow brown bits to form on the bottom of the pot for added flavor.
Add the remaining oil, if needed.
Next, add the sliced onion and green bell peppers. Cook for 4 to 5 minutes until softened, stirring occasionally.
Add the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
Stir in the tomato paste, coating the sausage and vegetables, and cook for another minute to deepen the flavors.
Add the rice, stirring so that it is evenly distributed, then pour in the chicken bone broth, using a spoon to scrape up any browned bits from the bottom of the pot.
Season with ½ teaspoon salt and a few grinds of fresh pepper and stir to combine.
Bring the mixture to a gentle boil, then cover the pot, reduce the heat to low, and cook undisturbed for 20 minutes.
After 20 minutes, turn off the heat and leave the pot on the burner to rest (covered) for another 10 minutes.
Remove the lid and fluff the rice with a fork. When ready to eat, serve and enjoy!
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ONE POT SAUSAGE AND PEPPERS WITH RICE
Ingredients
- 1 ½ pounds ground mild Italian sausage
- 2 tablespoons avocado oil
- 1 onion, thinly sliced
- 2 green bell peppers, thinly sliced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 tablespoons tomato paste
- 2 cups chicken bone broth
- 1 cup long-grain rice, rinsed
- Salt and pepper, to season
Instructions
- Heat 1 tablespoon of avocado oil in a large Dutch oven or braiser over medium heat.
- Add the Italian sausage, breaking it up into large chunks, and cook until browned and cooked through about 5 to 6 minutes. Allow brown bits to form on the bottom of the pot for added flavor.
- Add the remaining oil if needed, then add the sliced onion and green bell peppers. Cook for 4 to 5 minutes until softened, stirring occasionally.
- Add the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant. Stir in the tomato paste, coating the sausage and vegetables, and cook for another minute to deepen the flavors.
- Add the rice, stirring so that it is evenly distributed, then pour in the chicken bone broth, using a spoon to scrape up any browned bits from the bottom of the pot.
- Season with ½ teaspoon salt and a few grinds of fresh pepper and stir to combine.
- Bring the mixture to a gentle boil, then cover the pot, reduce the heat to low, and cook undisturbed for 20 minutes. After 20 minutes, turn off the heat and leave the pot on the burner to rest (covered) for another 10 minutes.
- Remove the lid and fluff the rice with a fork. Serve hot and enjoy!
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
10/10 will definitely make this again and again
Thank you so much, Kay!