HAM & SAUSAGE JAMBALAYA

Ham & Sausage Jambalaya image

Provided by mtodryk

Time 1h30m

Yield 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

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2/3 cup lard
2 medium onions, chopped
1 medium bell pepper, chopped
3 stalks celery, chopped
3 garlic cloves, chopped
1 lb ham, cut into bite sized pieces
1 1/2 lbs smoked sausage, cut into bite size rounds
2 cups long grain white rice
28 ounces chopped tomatoes, drained
3 cups beef broth
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon salt

Steps:

In a heavy 8-qt Dutch oven, melt lard over medium heat. Add onions, bell pepper, celery and garlic, cook until vegetables are wilted and transparent, about 5 minutes.
Add ham a sausage; cook until sausage is lightly browned, about 8 minutes.
Add rice. Cook, stirring constantly, until rice is light golden brown, about 5 minutes.
Add tomatoes, Cook 2 minutes.
Stir in broth. Add seasonings. Reduce heat.
Cover and simmer until rice is tender and no liquid remains, 45 minutes. Taste for seasonings; adjust as needed.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 779.9, Fat 48.2, SaturatedFat 17.6, Cholesterol 104, Sodium 2665.7, Carbohydrate 47.1, Fiber 2.7, Sugar 4.5, Protein 37.1