Bubba's Jambalaya

Ingredients

• 6 slices bacon , cut into 1 inch pieces
• 1 cup chopped celery
• 1 green bell pepper , seeded and chopped
• 1 onion , chopped
• 0.5 pounds cubed cooked ham
• 0.5 pounds cubed cooked chicken
• 0.5 pounds cubed smoked sausage
• 2 , 14.5 ounce
• 2 cups beef broth
• 2 cups chicken broth
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 2 teaspoons Cajun seasoning
• 2 cups uncooked white rice
• 0.5 pounds salad shrimp

Instructions

1. 1

   Heat a large pot over medium-high heat. Add bacon, and cook until crisp. Remove bacon pieces with a slotted spoon, and set aside. Add celery, bell pepper, and onion to the bacon drippings, and cook until tender.

2. 2

   Add the ham, chicken and sausage to the pot, and pour in the tomatoes, beef broth and chicken broth. Season with thyme and Cajun seasoning. Bring to a boil, and add the rice. Bring to a boil, then turn the heat to low, cover, and simmer for about 20 minutes, until the rice is tender.

3. 3

   Stir in the shrimp and bacon just before serving, and heat through. If you use uncooked shrimp, let it cook for about 5 minutes before serving.