Jailhouse Rice Recipe – Easy One-Pot Comfort Food Dinner
This jailhouse rice recipe is a hearty one-pot dish made with ground beef, sausage, rice, and flavorful seasonings. It’s the perfect comfort food for family dinners, weeknight meals, or Southern-inspired gatherings.
Equipment
- Large skillet
- Cutting board & knife
- Measuring cups & spoons
- Mixing bowls
- 9x13-inch casserole dish
- Aluminum foil
- Oven
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef (lean or regular)
- 1 lb sausage (Italian or breakfast style)
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 celery stalks, chopped
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 1 can cream of mushroom soup (10.5 oz)
- 1 can cream of celery soup (10.5 oz)
- 1 can cream of chicken soup (10.5 oz)
- 2 cups chicken or beef broth
- 1½ cups uncooked long-grain rice
- Fresh parsley or green onions for garnish
Instructions
- Brown meat & vegetables: In a large skillet, cook ground beef and sausage with onion and celery until browned. Do not drain drippings.
- Season: Stir in garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Mix soups & broth: Add cream soups and broth to skillet. Stir until smooth.
- Add rice: Mix in uncooked rice, ensuring it’s evenly coated.
- Bake: Transfer mixture to greased casserole dish. Cover with foil and bake at 350°F (175°C) for 45–50 minutes until rice is tender.
- Rest: Remove from oven and let sit 10 minutes.
- Fluff & serve: Fluff rice with a fork, garnish with parsley or green onions, and serve hot.
Notes
- Meat blend: Combine lean beef with flavorful sausage for balance.
- Soup options: Mix mushroom, celery, and chicken soups for depth; substitute with cream of onion if desired.
- Rice tip: Use long-grain rice for fluffiness; brown rice requires longer cooking.
- Flavor boost: Add Cajun seasoning for spice or mushrooms for earthiness.
- Storage: Refrigerate leftovers up to 3 days; freeze portions for up to 2 months. Reheat in oven to keep rice fluffy.
- Serving suggestion: Pair with cornbread, salad, or roasted vegetables for a complete meal.