Brazilian Rice and Beans with Sausage is a simple to make recipe that is bursting with savory flavor! A one dish meal ready in about 40 minutes!
Brazilian Beans and Rice with Sausage
Brazilian Beans and Rice with Sausage is a meal I need to put back in regular rotation. It’s so easy to put together and yet it packs a powerful flavor punch. Everyone in my family gobbles it up. This is the perfect meal to whip up on a busy weeknight, since you throw it all in one pan, and it’s done in half an hour! I was inspired to make this dish a couple weeks ago when I wanted to make something fun for the World Cup. My husband visited Brazil several years ago and mentioned that he loved the sausage there, as well as the beans and rice, so I ran with that suggestion. It was a hit. We ate it in bowls in front of the TV but you could easily serve it alongside a simple green or fruit salad and our delicious Brazilian Cheese Bread. A perfect meal when you’re in a recipe rut.
Suggestions for Brazilian Rice and Beans with Sausage
- I used canned pinto beans for this recipe because that’s what I had on hand. But you could easily swap those for kidney beans, black beans, chickpeas or navy beans in this dish.
- True Brazilian rice and beans is a little more involved than this recipe, but I wanted something easy and quick. You can use dried beans by soaking them overnight, then cooking with some peppers, garlic and onions in a slow cooker for 5-6 hours. Then add to the recipe and continue as directed below.
- Brazilian Rice and Beans can be made easily in the Instant Pot too! Use the saute setting for the sausage, onions, garlic and peppers, then add the broth, seasonings and rice and cook on high for a few minutes. Do a quick release and you’re done!
- This recipe makes a ton of food! It can easily serve 6-8 people, or 4-5 really hungry folks.
- We used a spicy chicken sausage in this recipe and it was wonderful! You can use any type of sausage you like. Andouille pork, mild turkey, or all beef sausage would all taste delicious!
More Savory Sausage Recipes
We love cooking with sausage and have gathered a few of our very favorite recipes to share with you. Try some and find out which ones you love:
- Creamy One Pot Tortellini with Sausage
- Skillet Sausage and Rice
- Creamy Italian Sausage Chili
- Jambalaya with Chicken Sausage and Shrimp
- Slow Cooker Red Beans and Rice
How to Make Brazilian Rice and Beans with Sausage
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoon oil
- 1 pound smoked sausage sliced
- 1/2 cup green onion chopped
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 cup rice uncooked
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 14 ounces pinto beans drained and rinsed
- salt and pepper to taste
- 1-2 bay leaves
Instructions
- In a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat.
- Add sausage, green onion, and garlic and saute until onions become soft.
- Stir in rice, chicken broth, beans, salt and pepper, and bay leaves and bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat to a low simmer and cover. Simmer for 20-25 minutes or until rice is done.
- Remove from heat and fluff rice with a fork.
Lydia says
This looks so good and I can’t wait to try it…but I’m a bit confused. At the beginning, you say it’s ready in less than 30 minutes but in the recipe itself, you say it takes 40 minutes. Which is it?
Echo Blickenstaff says
Thank you for pointing this out! I’ve fixed it on the post. By the time you brown the sausage and the rice cooks, it takes about 40 minutes.
Rene Briones says
Thank you for your recipe ! great simple rice dish , it was awsome .
Regards,
Rene , Sarasota, Florida .
Elaine Jackson says
My fiance and I enjoyed this dish. I had used sweet Italian sausage and regular diced onions along with red kidney beans. Using what I had on hand. I look forward to making this dish again.
Michael says
My wife used your recipe(x4 in volume for an event) with 1 small addition(finely chopped bell pepper) when attending an international cuisine event during which the dishes were rated by guests. I’m happy to report that it was rated 1st place above some dishes that I thought would likely best it. I thought of our dish as “just rice & beans” as we make a creole version & a Mexican flavor version for informal family meals.
Erica Walker says
Wow! 1st place!!! That is so cool! I’m so glad to hear it was such a hit!
Allison says
Family approved & I have 5 kids with all different opinions! This is going in our regular easy meal list! LOVE!!!
Erica Walker says
So glad that you liked it! Thank you so much for the 5-stars!
Joanne Coombs says
Awesome!! I did add diced red pepper cause i needed to use it lol. And i finished the dish w fresh lime and cilantro! Yum yum yum!!! Thanks for this easy recipe!
I wish there was a place tho post a picture
Erica Walker says
Please post a picture on Instagram and tag us! @favoritefamilyrecipes We would love to see your picture! Love your add in ideas too!
Nicole Erickson says
My son and I absolutely love this dish! I’ve made it several times now. The beans I’ve switched out to what I had on hand, and smoked sausages to andouille. I’ve perfected this in my electric pressure cooker now too! Use the sauté setting for those steps, then dd the broth, rice, and seasonings. Cook on high pressure for 4 minutes, quick release of pressure, and you are ready to eat! It’s cooking now, I can’t wait! Thank you for the wonderful recipe!
Favorite Family Recipes says
Oh thank you for sharing how you made this in a pressure cooker! I will have to try that next time! Thank you so much for sharing!
shanell says
If I’m Not Usin Veggies To This Do I Need To Boil The Rice With Water Still Or Just Boil The Rice Sausage With The Chicken Broth?
Favorite Family Recipes says
The rice doesn’t need to be cooked before adding it to the sausage. Add uncooked rice along with the chicken broth, beans, and seasonings. The rice will cook as it simmers. Thanks for asking!
Mrs. Chance says
I don’t have canned beans but I have a bag of the dry pinto beans. Any suggestions on how to prepare those for this dish?
Favorite Family Recipes says
There should be instructions on the package on how to cook and soften. For me, I like to soak them overnight and then throw them in the crock pot for 5-6 hours with some peppers, garlic and onions and then cook until soft. Then you add them into the recipe just as you would the canned beans. I hope this helps!