1 3/4 c vegetable stock (I use Rich Vegetable Stock) .
1 c rice .
1/4 tsp fresh ground black pepper .
4 garlic cloves, minced .
3/4 lb kielbasa, roughly sliced (about 3 small links)
Directions
Step #1 Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium high heat.
Step #2 Add sausage to pan & brown it, about 5 mins.
Step #3 Flip it around once or twice, but don't mess with it too much or it won't brown.
Step #4 Add onions, peppers, garlic, salt & ground pepper.
Step #5 Stir to coat in oil & sauté until the onions just begin to soften.
Step #6 Add the rice, stir it around to coat, & let it brown for a min.
Step #7 Add the stock & loosen any brown bits from the bottom of the skillet.
Step #8 Cover up the skillet, reduce the heat way down, & let simmer for 20 mins.
Step #9 As with any rice dish cooked this way, don't lift the lid!
After 20 mins, fluff the rice with a fork, turn off the heat, replace the lid, & let it sit for about 5 mins.
Step #10 Enjoy!
Notes:.
Step #11 - You can use any cured sausage that you like.
Step #12 I like to use a good beef & jalapeño kielbasa or country sausage.
Step #13 - To get the prettiest little ribbons of poblano pepper, cut the pepper into quarters & thinly slice across the quarters.
Step #14 - Chicken or beef stock would work just as well as the veggie stock.
Step #15 I use the veggie stock because I always have a fresh batch on hand.
Step #16 - If you've never made your own veggie stock, give it a try! It's super easy, nearly free, & adds a ton of flavor to whatever you're cooking.