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Close up overhead shot of seasoned rice, black beans, and seared smoked sausage in a matte black skillet. (Black Beans and Rice with Sausage)

Black Beans and Rice with Sausage: The Ultimate One-Pot Skillet Meal

A flavorful one-pot Black Beans and Rice with Sausage featuring charred smoked sausage, fluffy long-grain rice, and tender beans. Perfectly seasoned in a cast iron skillet for an easy, protein-packed weeknight dinner the whole family loves.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 6 cups
Course: Dinner, Lunch
Cuisine: American, Southern
Calories: 412
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Recipe Ingredients
  • 12 oz Smoked Sausage sliced into thick rounds
  • 1.5 cups Long-Grain White Rice 360ml, rinsed
  • 15 oz Black Beans 425g, rinsed and drained
  • 1 medium Green Bell Pepper diced
  • 1 medium Yellow Onion diced
  • 1 cup Diced Tomatoes 240ml
  • 2.75 cups Chicken Broth 650ml
  • 1 tbsp Cajun Seasoning 15g

Equipment

  • 1 Cast Iron Skillet Large, 12-inch preferred
  • 1 Wooden spoon

Method
 

Cooking Instructions
  1. Brown sausage rounds in a skillet until edges are charred and crispy. Remove sausage.
  2. Cook peppers and onions in pan juices until softened. Add garlic and seasoning.
  3. Add rice to the skillet, stirring to coat in oil and spices for 2 minutes.
  4. Add beans, tomatoes, and broth. Cover and simmer for 18-20 minutes until rice is fluffy.
  5. Fold sausage back in. Top with fresh cilantro and green scallions.

Notes

Rinse rice thoroughly to ensure it stays fluffy and separate.
Use a heavy-bottomed skillet or cast iron for the best sausage char.