Kittencal's Spicy Mexi Sausage and Rice Casserole |
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Prep Time: 25 Minutes Cook Time: 1 Minutes |
Ready In: 26 Minutes Servings: 10 |
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Substituting ground beef for the spicy Italian sausages will not be as good, Jimmy Dean's Spicy Pork Sausage may be used in place of the spicy Italian sausages - although I have listed black beans red kidney beans also work well or you may use what you like, or if you are not a lover of beans you may omit, can also add in a 4-ounce can green chilies, I use lots of garlic for this you may reduce amount if desired Ingredients:
1 1/2 lbs hot italian sausages, casings removed |
crushed red pepper flakes (optional and to taste, add in for more heat) |
1 medium onion, chopped |
1 green bell pepper, seeded and chopped |
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and finely chopped (optional) |
6 garlic cloves, finely chopped |
1 (14 ounce) can black beans, drained |
1 (1 1/4 ounce) package taco seasoning mix (can use 1 package or as desired) |
1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes with juice (do not drain add the juice in also) |
1 (10 ounce) can chicken broth |
1 cup white long grain uncooked rice |
1/2 teaspoon salt (or to taste, i use seasoned salt) |
fresh ground black pepper (to taste) |
shredded cheddar cheese (optional and use amount desired) |
Directions:
1. Set oven to 350 degrees F (set oven to second-lowest rack).
2. Generously grease a 13 x 9-inch baking dish.
3. In a large skillet cook the sausage meat with onion, bell pepper and garlic until the meat is lightly browned; mix in all remaining ingredients except the shredded cheddar cheese.
4. Transfer to prepared baking dish.
5. Bake uncovered for 30 minutes.
6. Remove and toss with a fork; cover with foil and continue baking for 1 hour or until the rice is soft.
7. Sprinkle the top with cheddar cheese is desired.
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