Description
This Southern-style Jailhouse Rice is a hearty, flavorful, and budget-friendly meal packed with savory sausage, ground beef, and aromatic seasonings. It’s a one-pot wonder that’s easy to make and perfect for a weeknight dinner or meal prep!
Ingredients
Scale
(Serves 6-8)
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 lb pork sausage (mild or spicy)
- 1 small onion, diced
- 1 bell pepper, diced (optional)
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon salt (adjust to taste)
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 ½ cups uncooked long-grain white rice
- 3 cups beef broth (or chicken broth)
- 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of mushroom soup
- 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of chicken soup
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional, for a kick)
- ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese (optional, for topping)
- Chopped parsley or green onions, for garnish
Instructions
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Brown the Meat:
- In a large skillet or Dutch oven, cook ground beef and sausage over medium heat, breaking it up as it cooks.
- Once browned, drain excess grease if necessary.
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Sauté the Veggies:
- Add diced onion, bell pepper, and garlic to the skillet.
- Cook for 3-4 minutes, until softened.
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Season & Add Rice:
- Stir in salt, black pepper, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, and oregano.
- Add uncooked rice and stir to coat it in the seasonings.
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Simmer the Dish:
- Pour in beef broth, cream of mushroom soup, and cream of chicken soup.
- Stir until well combined.
- Cover and simmer for 18-20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the rice is tender and liquid is absorbed.
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Finish & Serve:
- If using, sprinkle cheddar cheese over the top and let it melt.
- Garnish with chopped parsley or green onions.
- Serve warm and enjoy this flavorful Southern classic!
Notes
- You can adjust the spice level by adding more or less red pepper flakes.
- This dish is great for meal prep and can be stored in the fridge for several days.
- Feel free to use any type of broth you prefer, such as chicken or vegetable broth, to customize the flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sauté, Simmer
- Cuisine: Southern, American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/8 of the recipe
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 950mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 35mg