Texan Stir Fry from the Nice Polish Girl
Meet your new favorite fusion dish: Texan Stir Fry from the Nice Polish Girl! This hearty and flavorful recipe blends the smoky charm of Texas cuisine with a touch of Polish flair, thanks to the starring ingredient—smoked kielbasa sausage. Paired with vibrant red bell peppers, tender green beans, and aromatic fresh dill, this stir fry comes alive with a bold seasoning mix of smoked paprika, cumin, and a hint of crushed red pepper flakes for subtle heat. A sweet and savory soy sauce-honey glaze ties it all together, while a bed of fluffy long-grain rice cooked in chicken broth makes it a perfectly satisfying meal. Ready in just 40 minutes, this unique dish is a standout choice for a weeknight dinner that's easy, flavorful, and just a little unexpected.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 12 oz smoked kielbasa sausage
- 2 medium red bell peppers
- 1 large yellow onion
- 8 oz green beans
- 3 cloves fresh garlic
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1.5 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp cumin
- 0.5 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
- 2 tbsp fresh dill
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp honey
- 0.5 tsp kosher salt
- 0.5 tsp black pepper
- 2 cups long-grain rice
- 2.5 cups chicken broth
Instructions
Start by preparing your rice. Place 2 cups of long-grain rice in a pot with 2.5 cups of chicken broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer, cover, and cook for 15 minutes or until the liquid has been absorbed. Fluff the rice with a fork and set aside covered.
While the rice is cooking, slice the smoked kielbasa sausage into 1/4-inch-thick rounds. Thinly slice the red bell peppers and yellow onion. Trim the ends off the green beans and cut them in half. Mince the three garlic cloves.
Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add the smoked kielbasa, cooking for 4-5 minutes until lightly browned. Remove the sausage from the skillet and set aside.
In the same skillet, add the sliced onions and red bell peppers. Sauté them for 3-4 minutes until softened. Then add the green beans and cook for another 3 minutes, stirring frequently.
Push the vegetables to one side of the skillet and add the minced garlic, smoked paprika, cumin, and crushed red pepper flakes to the center. Stir the spices and garlic for 30 seconds to bloom their flavors.
Return the browned kielbasa sausage to the skillet. Stir everything together and cook for another 2 minutes.
In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, honey, and 2 tablespoons of water. Pour this mixture into the skillet and stir to coat the ingredients evenly.
Season the stir fry with kosher salt and black pepper to taste. Add the freshly chopped dill for a Polish-inspired herbaceous finish.
Serve the Texan stir fry over a bed of fluffy rice, and enjoy this hearty, smoky, and slightly sweet dish!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1940 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 99.6 g | 128% | |
| Saturated Fat | 29.3 g | 146% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 160 mg | 53% | |
| Sodium | 5552 mg | 241% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 193.0 g | 70% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 18.0 g | 64% | |
| Total Sugars | 46.0 g | ||
| Protein | 64.1 g | 128% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 368 mg | 28% | |
| Iron | 15.7 mg | 87% | |
| Potassium | 2790 mg | 59% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
