Cheap Sausage & Rice (Budget Family Dinner)

Prep: 5 minutes | Cook: 25 minutes | Total: 30 minutes | Serves: 4–5
Best For: budget dinners, busy weeknights, family meals

A Budget Dinner That Feeds Everyone

This cheap sausage and rice dinner is the kind of meal families come back to again and again. It uses simple ingredients, stretches well, and fills everyone up without stretching the budget.

It’s warm, familiar, and comforting — perfect for busy evenings when you just need something reliable on the table. One pan, minimal effort, and plenty to share.

Ingredients for Cheap Sausage & Rice

• 6 beef or pork sausages, sliced

• 1 tablespoon oil

• 1 onion, diced

• 2 cloves garlic, crushed

• 1 cup white rice

• 2 cups chicken stock or water

• 1 cup frozen mixed vegetables

• Salt, to taste

• Black pepper, to taste

Optional

• ½ teaspoon paprika

• Chopped parsley for serving

Step-by-Step Instructions

1. Brown the sausages in a large pan with oil over medium heat. Remove and set aside.

2. Cook onion and garlic in the same pan until softened.

3. Stir in rice and cook for 1 minute until lightly coated.

4. Add stock and sausages, bring to a gentle simmer.

5. Cover and cook on low heat for 15 minutes.

6. Add vegetables, cover again, and cook for 5 more minutes.

7. Rest for 5 minutes, then fluff gently and serve.

Helpful Tips

• Use any sausages you have — beef, pork, or chicken all work.

• Keep the lid on to allow rice to steam properly.

• Great for leftovers the next day.

Why This Recipe Works

• Very affordable ingredients

• One-pan cooking means less cleanup

• Rice stretches the meal further

• Mild flavours suit the whole family

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