Jambalaya (Red Rice)

Submitted by bighause

"This is a recipe I through together one night and it come out pretty good. Try it and let me know what ya'll think."

 

• Ready In: 55mins
• Ingredients: 16
• Serves: 6

ingredients

• 2 onions, chopped
• 1 bell pepper, chopped
• 2 celery ribs, chopped
• 1 tablespoon garlic, minced
• 2 tablespoons margarine or 2 tablespoons butter
• 2 chicken breast fillets, cut up
• 1⁄2 lb pork cube steak, cut up
• 1 lb smoked sausage, sliced up
• 1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
• 1 (6 ounce) can water
• 4 dashes Crystal hot sauce
• 3 bay leaves
• 2 tablespoons parsley
• 1⁄4 teaspoon ground thyme
• 3 1⁄2 cups water
• 2 cups white rice

directions

1. Sauté onion, bell pepper, celery, and garlic in a large pot with margarine or butter for 8-10 minute.
2. Add chicken, pork, and sausage to the pot. Season with salt and pepper; cook 10 minutes.
3. Add tomato paste plus 1 can of water and Crystal hot sauce; simmer 5 minutes.
4. Add water, chicken base, bay leaves, parsley, ground thyme, and rice.
5. Bring to a boil; turn heat down to low and simmer 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
6. Enjoy!