EASY CAJUN SAUSAGE JAMBALAYA

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The beauty of Jambalaya is that it can be made with a variety of meat. This recipe uses sliced link sausage, but you can also use bulk sausage, chicken, shrimp, crawfish, etc. (If using shrimp. add them them to the vegggie/tomato sauce mixture the last few minutes of cooking. Stir until shrimp turn pink.) You can use any...

Provided by Paula S.

Categories     Other Main Dishes

Time 50m

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 rope of link sausage cut into thin round slices
1 chopped bell pepper
1 chopped onion
2 or 3 Tbsp evo
1 small can tomato sauce
1 1/2 c long grain rice
2 can(s) broth ( i use whatever i have on hand)
1 tsp minced garlic
1 stalk finely chopped celery
1 c water

Steps:

  • 1. Combine broth and water and add seasoning such as salt, pepper, garlic and/or onion powder, etc. to taste. Bring the broth mixture to a boil and stir in the rice. Cover the pan and set heat to low. Simmer for 20 minutes remove lid to see if most of the broth has been absorbed. If not, cover and cook a little longer.
  • 2. In a frying pan, add the EVO and sliced sausage. Stir the sausage until they start to slightly brown and add the onions, bell pepper, and celery. Stir fry the meat and veggies until the veggies are soft.
  • 3. Add a small can of tomato sauce and continue stir frying approx ten minutes. Be careful not to let the sauce burn.(Some people prefer not to add the tomato sauce. It is a matter of personal taste)
  • 4. When the meat and veggies are ready, mix the rice in with the meat. Gently mix until the rice is a reddish color.

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