Recipe for cooking texas jambalaya

Recipes from the Southwest US :: Southwestern Soups, Stews and Chilies

Source: Crazy Sam Higgins/Texas Made Ranch Style Beans

2 Tbsp. olive oil
1 c. diced onion
1/4 c. diced green bell pepper
1/2 c. diced celery
1 1/2 tsp. chopped garlic
1 c. converted rice, uncooked
4 oz. smoked sausage, cut into 1/4-in. slices
4 oz. ham, cut into 1/2-in. pieces
2 cans Ro-Tel diced tomatoes and green chiles
1 c. chicken broth
1/4 tsp. dried thyme leaves
1 bay leaf
2 cans Ranch Style Texas beans, undrained

In a 5-quart saucepot over med.-high heat, heat oil. Add onion, green pepper and celery; cook until onions are translucent. Add garlic, cook 1 minute longer. Add rice, sausage and ham. Cook 2 to 3 mins. to coat rice with oil, stirring frequently. Add next 4 ingredients and heat to boiling. Cover and steam 20 to 25 mins. or until all liquid is absorbed. Remove bay leaf, stir in beans and serve.

Makes 6 servings.