Texas Jambalaya

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 cup diced onion
• 1/2 cup diced green bell pepper
• 1/2 cup diced celery
• 1 1/2 teaspoons chopped garlic
• 1 cup converted long-grain white rice
• 4 ounces smoked sausage, cut into slices
• 4 ounces cooked ham, cut into bite-size pieces
• 2 (10 ounce) cans diced tomatoes with green chile peppers
• 1 cup chicken broth
• 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 bay leaf
• 2 (15 ounce) cans ranch-style beans, undrained

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 35 mins Ready Time: 45 mins


• heat oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. saute onion, green pepper and celery, until onions are soft and translucent. stir in garlic, and cook another minute. add rice, sausage and ham. cook 2 to 3 minutes, to coat the rice with oil, stirring frequently. pour in tomatoes with green chiles and chicken broth. season with thyme and bay leaf. bring to a boil, then reduce heat. cover, and simmer 20 to 25 minutes, or until liquid is absorbed. stir in the beans, mix well and heat through.