SHORTCUT SAUSAGE JAMBALAYA

Shortcut Sausage Jambalaya image

Provided by @MakeItYours

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 package (8.8 ounces) ready-to-serve long grain rice
1 tablespoon butter
1 small onion, chopped
1 celery rib, chopped
1 small green pepper, chopped
1 package (14 ounces) smoked turkey kielbasa, sliced
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper, optional
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) no-salt-added diced tomatoes, undrained
1 cup salsa
Dash instant coffee granules

Steps:

Heat rice according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, heat butter over medium-high heat. Add onion, celery and green pepper; cook and stir 4-6 minutes or until tender. Stir in kielbasa, salt, garlic powder, pepper and, if desired, cayenne; cook and stir 2-3 minutes or until kielbasa is browned., Add tomatoes, salsa and coffee granules; heat through. Stir in rice. Freeze option: Do not heat or add rice. Freeze cooled meat mixture in a freezer container. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Heat rice according to package directions. Place meat mixture in a large skillet; heat through, stirring occasionally and adding a little water if necessary. Proceed as directed.