Jambalaya - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 cloves garlic, chopped
1 medium onion, chopped
1 small bell pepper, chopped
1 Tbsp. Worcestershire sauce
1/4 tsp. thyme
2 Tbsp. margarine
1 Tbsp. parsley
hot sauce and salt to taste
2 bay leaves
your choice and quantity of meat (chicken, turkey, smoked sausage, shrimp or combination of two)
1 c. cooked rice (firm)
chicken broth

Preparation

Saute onion, bell pepper and garlic over medium heat until tender.
Add Worcestershire sauce, thyme, parsley, hot sauce, salt and bay leaves.
Saute for 5 minutes.
Add just enough broth to keep mixture from burning and slightly moist.
If using smoked sausage or shrimp, add now.
Cover; cook until done.
If using cooked meat, add now.
Stir often.
Cook another 15 minutes, uncovered.
Add rice.
Turn heat to low.
Simmer until excess moisture is absorbed.
Do not overcook.
Serves 4 to 6.