Sausage Casserole - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 1/2 to 2 lb. sausage (link)
1/2 c. chopped celery
1 c. minced onion
1/2 c. chopped bell pepper
1/4 c. oil
salt and pepper
1 c. raw rice
1 can beef consomme
3 c. hot water
1/2 c. slivered almonds (optional)

Preparation

Cut sausage into 1/4-inch pieces.
Add vegetables, salt and pepper to oil in a heavy saucepan; saute.
Drain.
Add consomme and rice.
Place ingredients in a greased 4-quart shallow baking dish. Pour in hot water and stir well.
Cover and bake for 45 minutes in a 350\u00b0 oven.
Remove cover.
Add almonds and bake an additional 15 minutes.
Serves 8 to 10.