Texas Rice
Get ready to spice up your dinner routine with Texas Rice, a flavorful one-pot dish bursting with bold Tex-Mex flavors and vibrant colors. This hearty recipe combines tender long-grain white rice with smoky sausage, sautéed onions, and a medley of red and green bell peppers, creating a savory base infused with cumin, smoked paprika, and chili powder. Juicy diced tomatoes and rich chicken broth elevate the dish to comforting perfection, while a garnish of fresh cilantro adds a bright, herbaceous finish. Perfect for weeknight meals or potlucks, this 50-minute recipe is a satisfying, crowd-pleasing option that’s easy to prepare and packed with smoky, spicy goodness. Try Texas Rice today for a comforting, flavorful twist on classic rice dishes!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups long-grain white rice
- 4 cups water
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 12 ounces smoked sausage (sliced into thin rounds)
- 1 medium yellow onion (diced)
- 1 medium red bell pepper (diced)
- 1 medium green bell pepper (diced)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 14.5 ounces diced tomatoes (with juices, canned)
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro (chopped, for garnish)
Instructions
Rinse the rice under cold water in a fine-mesh sieve until the water runs clear, then set aside to drain.
Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the smoked sausage slices and cook until browned, about 5-7 minutes. Remove the sausage and set aside.
Add the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil to the skillet. Add the diced onion, red bell pepper, and green bell pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables begin to soften, about 5 minutes.
Stir in the minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
Add the rinsed and drained rice to the skillet. Stir well to coat the rice in the oil and vegetables.
Pour in the diced tomatoes (with their juices), chicken broth, cumin, smoked paprika, chili powder, salt, and black pepper. Stir well to combine.
Return the browned sausage slices to the skillet. Bring the mixture to a simmer over medium heat.
Reduce the heat to low, cover the skillet with a lid, and allow the rice to cook, undisturbed, for about 20-25 minutes or until the liquid is fully absorbed and the rice is tender.
Remove the skillet from the heat and let it rest, covered, for 5 minutes. Fluff the rice with a fork.
Garnish with freshly chopped cilantro before serving. Enjoy your flavorful Texas Rice!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2065 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 115.5 g | 148% | |
| Saturated Fat | 36.9 g | 184% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 200 mg | 67% | |
| Sodium | 6487 mg | 282% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 181.8 g | 66% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 17.4 g | 62% | |
| Total Sugars | 36.1 g | ||
| Protein | 64.3 g | 129% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 373 mg | 29% | |
| Iron | 15.8 mg | 88% | |
| Potassium | 2675 mg | 57% | |
*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.
