Jambalaya (Red Rice) - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 onions, chopped
1 bell pepper, chopped
2 celery ribs, chopped
1 tablespoon garlic, minced
2 tablespoons margarine or 2 tablespoons butter
2 chicken breast fillets, cut up
1/2 lb pork cube steak, cut up
1 lb smoked sausage, sliced up
1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
1 (6 ounce) can water
4 dashes Crystal hot sauce
3 bay leaves
2 tablespoons parsley
1/4 teaspoon ground thyme
3 1/2 cups water
2 cups white rice

Preparation

Saute onion, bell pepper, celery, and garlic in a large pot with margarine or butter for 8-10 minute.
Add chicken, pork, and sausage to the pot. Season with salt and pepper; cook 10 minutes.
Add tomato paste plus 1 can of water and Crystal hot sauce; simmer 5 minutes.
Add water, chicken base, bay leaves, parsley, ground thyme, and rice.
Bring to a boil; turn heat down to low and simmer 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Enjoy!