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    Sausage Peppers and Rice Skillet

    Published: Jan 26, 2022 ยท Modified: Mar 11, 2022 by Ned Adams ยท This post may contain affiliate links ยท 29 Comments

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    If you're looking for a hearty and satisfying meal to serve your family, this Sausage, Peppers, and Rice Skillet is all you need.

    If you are looking for more sausage recipes, give our Sausage Stuffed Peppers or Dutch Oven Sausage Tortellini Casserole a try.

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    This post has been updated from its original October 23, 2018 publishing with new photography, content, and varied cooking methods.

    Whether cooking at home or outdoors on a campfire, this is a meal that will please your hungriest of eaters.

    We've been making this recipe for years now. I have two versions: using wild rice blend when at home and using packaged Rice-a-Roni wild rice blend while camping.

    Each version does come out a bit differently than the other since rice blends vary by package and brand, but one thing is for sure, they're both delicious every time.

    How to make Sausage, Peppers, and Rice Skillet

    As I mentioned, there’s two ways I make this hearty and savory dish. But there are subtle differences in how both are prepared.

    Sausage, Peppers, and Rice plated on two earthen blue plates with forks and the cast iron skillet in the background.

    Before you begin, read through the recipe card in its entirety. I have provided directions for making this in the traditional camp oven over coals or indoors using your trusty cast iron skillet. You could use your Dutch oven indoors as well.

    The directions for using wild rice blend instead of Rice-a-Roni will be noted at the end as the cooking method is slightly different.

    Recipe prep for Sausage, Peppers, and Rice

    Outdoor Camp Oven 

    1. Heat coals in a charcoal chimney.
    2. Once hot, place 12 coals on bottom (camp table, fire pit, etc).
    3. Nestle camp oven on top of the coals.
    4. Recipe construction (see below).
    Ingredients needed: olive oil, bell peppers, onion, garlic, salt, pepper, wild rice blend, smoked Italian sausages, and beef broth.

    To cook this Sausage Peppers and Rice Skillet, you will need:

    • 2 tablespoons olive oil or your favorite cooking oil.
    • 3 bell peppers diced. We used red, green, and yellow.
    • A medium yellow onion diced to equal 1 cup. A white onion can be used as well.
    • 3 gloves freshly minced garlic. 1 tablespoon of granulated garlic can be substituted.
    • 6-8 smoked ITALIAN sausages, coin-sliced. These are different than regular smoked sausages. We've used seasoned and mozzarella blend; all are delicious.
    • 2 -4.3 ounce packages of Rice-a-Roni Long Grain and Wild Rice. DO NOT USE THE SEASONING PACKETS. (If omitting in favor of wild rice blend, you'll need 2 cups.)
    • 3 cups of low-sodium beef broth. (32 ounces if using wild rice blend.)
    • ยผ teaspoon of both salt and pepper, but as always, season to taste.
    • 3-5 green onions; sliced for garnish. These are optional.

    Preheat the cast iron

    • The camp oven should be heated over coals while ingredient prep is being done and ready to go.
    • Heat the skillet or dutch oven over medium-high heat on the stovetop.

    Cooking the Sausage Peppers and Rice recipe:

    1. Add the oil to the heated cast iron.
    2. Add the onions and peppers to the heated oil in the cast iron. Mix together well. Cook until they begin to soften, about 3 minutes. Stir in the garlic.
    3. Add the sliced sausages to the vegetables, browning on both sides until cooked or heated through, about 5 minutes.
    4. Pour in the rice, taking care to mix it thoroughly into the meat and veggies. Sauté it all together for 2 minutes, constantly stirring it.
    5. Pour in the beef broth. Stir well to pull up any stuck on bits at the bottom of the cast iron.
    6. Stir in the salt and pepper.

    Outdoor Camp Oven 

    1. Cover with the camp oven lid.
    2. Place heated coals over the entire lid.
    3. Using a lid-lifter, stir occasionally and then replace the lid with coals.
    4. Cook for 15-20 minutes or until the rice has absorbed the majority of the liquid and is cooked.
    5. When done, remove from coals, stir well, and serve immediately garnishing with the green onions if using them.

    Stovetop directions in a skillet or Dutch oven

    1. Cook uncovered over medium-high heat, stirring frequently until most of the liquid has been absorbed; about 5 minutes.
    2. Once the majority of liquid has been absorbed, reduce heat to low and simmer for 15-20 minutes or until the rice is done, stirring occasionally. 
    3. Once done, remove from heat, stir well, and serve immediately garnishing with the green onions if using them.
    Cooked and garnished Sausage, Peppers, and Rice Skillet.

    Cooking Method Using Wild Rice Blend

    Using wild rice blend takes additional liquid and cooking time, therefore we have found switching how to make this dish is provides better results and deeper flavor.

    • Follow the above cooking steps 1-3.
    • Transfer the meat and vegetables from the cast iron to a bowl and cover; set aside.
    • Return the cast iron to the heat, either the coals or stovetop.
    • If needed, add an additional ยฝ tablespoon of cooking oil.
    • Add the rice and brown for 2 minutes over high heat.
    • Pour in 16 ounces of the low-sodium beef broth to start, adding up to the full 32 ounces if needed. (Rice blends vary between long grain white rice and wild rices; this will determine how much liquid is needed.)
    • Bring the rice to a boil, adding more liquid if it absorbs quickly. Boil on high for 5-8 minutes.
    • Reduce heat to medium-high and allow to simmer for about 25 minutes, stirring occasionally; watching the liquid.
    • Once the rice is nearly done, stir the meat and vegetables back in, thoroughly mixing it all together and allow the rice to finish cooking, 5-10 more minutes; stirring occasionally.
    • Once done, remove from heat, stir well, and serve immediately garnishing with the green onions if using them.
    Branded image of the plated rice and sausage dish.

    Easy and Delicious One Pot Rice Meals

    You can never go wrong have several one pot rice meals like this Sausage Peppers and Rice Skillet in your dinner repertoire. Some recipes use already cooked or leftover rice, because who ever makes the right amount of rice?

    • Curried Chicken and Rice
    • Chicken and Chinese Sausage Fried Rice from The Complete Savorist
    • Slow Cooker Basil Chicken and Rice from The Magical Slow Cooker
    • One Pot Winter Vegetables Chicken and Rice from Family Fresh Meals
    • Sausage Stuffed Butternut Squash
    • Creamy White Wine Chicken & Rice from The Complete Savorist
    • Slow Cooker Green Chile Chicken and Rice Casserole from The Magical Slow Cooker
    • One Pot Italian Chicken Rice from Family Fresh Meals

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    Sausage, Peppers and Rice Skillet

    If you're looking for a hearty and satisfying meal to serve your family, this Sausage, Peppers, and Rice Skillet is all you need.
    Prep Time10 minutes mins
    Cook Time30 minutes mins
    Total Time40 minutes mins
    Course: Main Course
    Cuisine: American
    Servings: 6
    Calories: 616kcal
    Author: Ned Adams
    Cost: $15
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    Equipment

    • 12" Cast Iron Skillet OR
    • 12" camp oven OR 6 qt. Dutch Oven

    Ingredients

    • 2 tablespoon olive oil
    • 3 bell peppers green, red and yellow; diced
    • 1 cup yellow onion diced
    • 3 cloves garlic minced or 1 tablespoon granulated garlic
    • 6 smoked Italian sausage links sliced (up to 8 links)
    • 8⅔ ounces Rice-a-Roni long grain and wild rice uncooked; 2-4.3 pkgs; NO Seasoning Packet
    • 3 cups low sodium beef broth
    • ¼ teaspoon salt
    • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
    • 3 green onions diced
    US Standard - Metric

    Instructions

    Outdoor Camp Version

    • Heat coals in a charcoal chimney.
    • Once hot, place 12 coals on bottom (camp table, fire pit, etc).
    • Nestle camp oven on top of the coals.
    • Recipe construction (see below).
    • Cover with the camp oven lid.
    • Place heated coals over the entire lid.
    • Using a lid-lifter, stir occasionally and then replace the lid with coals.
    • Cook for 15-20 minutes or until the rice has absorbed the majority of the liquid and is cooked.
    • Once done, remove from coals, stir well, and serve immediately garnishing with the green onions if using them.

    Indoor Stovetop Skillet or Dutch Oven Version

    • Heat the skillet or dutch oven over medium-high heat on the stovetop.
    • Recipe construction (see below).
    • Cook uncovered over medium-high heat, stirring frequently until most of the liquid has been absorbed; about 5 minutes.
    • Once the majority of liquid has been absorbed, reduce heat to low and simmer for 15-20 minutes or until the rice is done, stirring occasionally.
    • When rice has reached desired consistency, remove from heat, stir well, and serve immediately garnishing with the green onions if using them.

    Recipe Construction

    • Add olive oil to the heated cast iron.
    • Add onion and bell peppers; mix together well.
    • Cook until they begin to soften, about 3 minutes. Stir in the garlic.
    • Add the sliced sausages to the vegetables, browning on both sides until cooked or heated through, about 5 minutes.
    • Stir in the rice, taking care to mix it thoroughly into the meat and veggies. DO NOT USE SEASONING PACKET FROM PACKAGE.
    • Sauté it all together for 2 minutes, constantly stirring it.
    • Pour in the beef broth. Stir well to pull up any stuck on bits at the bottom of the cast iron.
    • Season with the salt and pepper; adjusting to taste.
    • Reduce heat to low and simmer for 15-20 minutes, or until rice is tender.

    Cooking Method Using Wild Rice Blend

    • Follow steps 1-3 in Recipe Construction directions above.
    • Transfer the meat and vegetables from the cast iron to a bowl and cover; set aside.
    • Return the cast iron to the heat, either the coals or stovetop.
    • If needed, add an additional ยฝ tablespoon of cooking oil.Add the rice and brown for 2 minutes over high heat.
    • Pour in 16 ounces of the low-sodium beef broth to start, adding up to the full 32 ounces if needed.
    • Bring the rice to a boil, adding more liquid if it absorbs quickly; boil on high for 5-8 minutes.
    • Reduce heat to medium-high and allow to simmer for about 25 minutes, stirring occasionally; watching the liquid.
    • Once the rice is nearly done, thoroughly stir the meat and vegetables back in and allow the rice to finish cooking, 5-10 more minutes; stirring occasionally.
    • Season to taste with salt and pepper.
    • Once done, remove from heat, stir well, and serve immediately garnishing with the green onions if using them.

    Notes

    Packaged wild rice blends vary in amounts of long grain white rice and wild rices; this will determine how much liquid is needed.
    Nutritional Information is only a rough estimate as your individual products used may be different than those we used. Please consult an external nutritional calculator using your specific ingredients for a better indication of actual nutritional information.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 616kcal | Carbohydrates: 38g | Protein: 25g | Fat: 40g | Saturated Fat: 13g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 20g | Cholesterol: 85mg | Sodium: 1143mg | Potassium: 886mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 1932IU | Vitamin C: 82mg | Calcium: 47mg | Iron: 3mg

    Dutch Oven Daddy is not a dietician or nutritionist, and any nutritional information shared is only an estimate. We recommend running the ingredients through an online nutritional calculator if you need to verify any information.

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    1. Sara Welch

      May 23, 2024 at 11:16 am

      5 stars
      This was everything a gourmet meal should be, and then some! Turned out hearty, juicy and delicious; easily, a new favorite recipe!

      Reply
    2. Vanessa

      May 23, 2024 at 10:33 am

      5 stars
      Made this on the stovetop and it was perfect for a simple weeknight dinner. My boys loved it!

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    3. Charah

      May 23, 2024 at 8:43 am

      5 stars
      Delicious and easy, thanks for sharing this recipe

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    4. Holley

      May 23, 2024 at 8:36 am

      5 stars
      This is one of my go-to cast iron recipes! This dish is so hearty and is loved by the whole family!

      Reply
    5. Andrea

      May 23, 2024 at 8:17 am

      5 stars
      This hearty and comforting skillet meal looks incredible. It's very simple to make and I know my family are going to love it.

      Reply
    6. kushi

      April 30, 2024 at 7:53 am

      5 stars
      Love the combination of flavors here. So delicious. Thanks for the recipe.

      Reply
    7. Andrea

      April 30, 2024 at 7:50 am

      5 stars
      My family are going to devour this sausage, peppers and rice. It's simple to make with simple ingredients and it's packed with fabulous flavors and textures.

      Reply
    8. Katherine

      April 30, 2024 at 7:41 am

      5 stars
      We made it indoors in a Dutch oven and it was really good. Now you have me wanting to book a camping trip!

      Reply
    9. Mahy

      April 30, 2024 at 7:03 am

      5 stars
      Now this is what I have been looking for - perfect for the weekend! Thanks a lot!

      Reply
    10. Sue

      April 30, 2024 at 7:02 am

      5 stars
      Sausage and Peppers is my all time favorite dinner, but I've never made it with rice, can't wait!

      Reply
    11. Brian Pope

      August 05, 2023 at 5:33 pm

      5 stars
      We made this recipe last night. It turned out wonderful. From the smell to the taste. Just amazing. My wife and I are just starting to Learn how to cook using Dutch Ovens. Thank you for sharing your recipe. We will be doing more.

      Reply
      • Ned Adams

        August 05, 2023 at 7:48 pm

        So glad you enjoyed this recipe! Iโ€™m excited to see how your learning adventure go. Thanks again for sharing!

        Reply
    12. Dina Miller

      June 02, 2023 at 4:44 am

      5 stars
      We just love your recipes so much! Been making dinner outside and this one is a new favorite

      Reply
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