Jambalaya - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/2 lb. bacon
1/2 c. finely chopped onion
2 green peppers, chopped
1 c. uncooked rice
1 clove garlic, minced
1 can stewed tomatoes
1 tsp. salt
1 bay leaf
1/4 tsp. thyme
2 Tbsp. chopped parsley
1/2 tsp. pepper
1/2 lb. ham, cubed
1/2 tsp. Tabasco sauce
2 c. chicken broth
1 lb. shrimp, cooked, shelled and deveined

Preparation

Cut bacon into 1/2-inch pieces and cook in heavy, oven-proof pan with cover.
When browned, remove and drain on paper towels. Saute onion and green pepper and cook for one minute.
Add rice and cook for 3 minutes.
Add all remaining ingredients and bring to a boil.
Cover pot and place in oven.
Bake covered at 350\u00b0 for 15 to 20 minutes or until liquid is absorbed and rice is tender.