Creole Jambalaya - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3/4 c. onion, chopped
1/2 c. celery, chopped
1/4 c. green pepper, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 Tbsp. butter or olive oil
2 c. ham or smoked sausage
1 (28 oz.) can tomatoes, chopped
1 (10 to 12 oz.) can beef broth
1 c. white rice (uncooked)
1 c. water
1 tsp. sugar (if desired)
1 tsp. thyme
1/2 tsp. chili powder
1/4 tsp. pepper
1 1/2 lb. uncooked shrimp (fresh or frozen), peeled and deveined

Preparation

Saute onion, celery, green pepper and garlic in butter or olive oil until tender.
Add the next 9 ingredients; bring to a boil.
Reduce heat; cover and simmer until rice is tender, about 25 minutes.
Add shrimp and parsley.
Simmer, uncovered, until shrimp are cooked, about 10 minutes.