Texas Style Jambalya - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 Tbsp. olive oil
1 c. diced onion
1/2 c. diced celery
1 Tbsp. minced garlic
1 1/2 c. uncooked, converted rice
4 oz. kielbasa, sliced 1/4 inch thick
4 oz. diced ham
1 c. chicken broth
2 cans (15 oz. each) pinto beans, rinsed and drained
1/4 tsp. cayenne pepper
1/4 tsp. thyme
1 bay leaf
2 cans (10 oz. each) Ro-Tel diced tomatoes and green chilies

Preparation

Preheat oven to 375\u00b0.
In large skillet, heat oil; add onion, pepper and celery.
Cook 5 to 7 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add garlic, rice and meats.
Cook 2 to 3 minutes to coat rice, stirring frequently.
Add all other ingredients.
Heat to a boil. Pour into 9 x 12-inch baking dish.
Cover tightly with foil; place in oven.
Bake 18 to 20 minutes until rice is tender and liquid absorbed.
Let sit for 10 minutes before serving.
Makes 6 servings.