Ham Jambalaya - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 lb. sliced ham, cut in 1/2-inch cubes
1 Tbsp. butter
1 medium green pepper, chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
1 (No. 2) can tomatoes
1 c. meat stock or bouillon
1 c. rice
chopped parsley
1 medium onion, chopped
1/8 tsp. Tabasco

Preparation

In heavy pan, brown ham lightly in butter.
Add onion, green pepper and garlic.
Cook 5 minutes, blend in tomatoes, Tabasco, water and rice.
Cover tightly; simmer 30 minutes or until rice is done.
Lift with fork occasionally (do not stir).
Serve garnished with parsley, if desired.
Makes 6 servings.