Description
Flavorful Jailhouse Rice is a classic Southern rice dish that combines ground beef, sausage, bell peppers, and rice in a savory baked casserole. This comforting and hearty meal is perfect for family dinners or gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 pound ground beef or turkey
- 1 pound breakfast sausage (mild or spicy)
Veggies and Spices:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil (if needed)
- 1 medium onion (chopped)
- 1 green bell pepper (chopped)
- 1 red bell pepper (chopped)
- 2 celery stalks (sliced)
- 3 garlic cloves (minced)
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
Grains and Liquids:
- 2 cups long-grain white rice (uncooked)
- 4 cups beef or chicken broth (low-sodium)
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
Instructions
- Preheat oven: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cook Meat: Brown ground beef and sausage in a large oven-safe skillet. Drain excess fat if needed.
- Sauté Veggies: Add onion, bell peppers, celery, and garlic. Sauté until softened.
- Season: Stir in thyme, paprika, black pepper, and salt.
- Add Rice and Liquids: Mix in uncooked rice, broth, and Worcestershire sauce. Stir well.
- Bake: Simmer mixture, cover, and bake for 35–40 minutes until rice is tender.
- Fluff and Serve: Fluff rice with a fork and serve hot.
Notes
- You can use brown rice, adjusting cooking time and liquid amount accordingly.
- For extra heat, add cayenne pepper or use hot sausage.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1½ cups
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 23g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
