Skillet - Sausage, black beans and rice.

Sausage, black beans and rice in the Skillet

2 links         Sausage, sliced

1 1/2 cups   Beef broth

3/4 cup        Rice

1 can           Black beans

1/4 cup        Celery sliced

1/4 cup        Onion

1                  Jalapeno chopped

1 can           Fire roasted tomatoes, diced

1/2 teas.      Oregano

1/2 teas.      Coriander

1/2 teas.      Onion powder

1/2 teas.      Black powder

1/2 teas.      Basil

1/8 teas.      Cayenne pepper

1/4 teas.      Thyme

1/8 teas.      Cumin

1/8 teas.      White pepper

2 tbsp.         Kosher salt

1 tbsp.         Chili powder

1 tbsp.         Paprika

2 tbsp.         Olive Oil

Add the oil to the skillet and place on medium. Add onions, celery, and jalapeno's. Stir while cooking until the onions start to turn translucent. Then add sausage. Once the meat is browned all the way around. Add the broth and bring to boil. Add rice. Cover and let cook for 5 minutes then add beans and tomatoes. Add spices, cover and cook for 5 minutes then turn down to simmer. Simmer for 10 minutes or until rice is done. You'll need to stir every few minutes to make sure the rice doesn't stick to the bottom. 

If you use Cajun spices a lot you can follow the recipe below. And substitute all the spices for 1 Tbsp. of the mix. 

Serve with a salad, or rolls. And it pairs well with a light crisp white wine.

Cajun Spice Mix
Mix the following pour into a jar with a tight lid and store in dry place. 1 TBSP servings 
1 Tbsp Oregano
1 Tbsp Coriander
1 tsp Cayenne pepper
2 tsp thyme
1/4 tsp cumin
1/4 tsp white pepper
1/3 cup Kosher Salt
1/4 cup Chili Powder
1/4 cup Paprika
1 Tbsp Onion Powder
1 Tbsp black pepper
1 Tbsp basil