Texas Jambalaya

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 cup diced onion
• 0.5 cups diced green bell pepper
• 0.5 cups diced celery
• 1.5 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 cans diced tomatoes with green chile peppers , 10 ounce
• 1 cup chicken broth
• 0.25 teaspoons dried thyme
• 1 bay leaf
• 2 cans ranch-style beans , 15 ounce

Instructions

1. 1

   Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Sauté 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 rice with oil, frequently stirring. 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 beans, mix well, and heat through.