Creole Jambalaya Recipe
Over the years I perfected the art of making this Creole Jambalaya which was taught to me by my elders. Seafood is one of the few ingredients I like to include in my daily cooking and this is my comfort recipe that I usually prepare using it. It is an ideal Side Dish. You will love this delicious Creole Jambalaya recipe! Dont miss it, Try it!
Ingredients
2 cups cubed fully cooked ham
3/4 cup chopped onion
1 clove garlic, minced
2 tablespoons butter or margarine
1 28-ounce can tomatoes, cut up
1 10 1/2-ounce can beef broth
1 cup uncooked long-grain rice
1 bay leaf, crushed
1 teaspoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme leaves, crushed
1/4 teaspoon chili powder
Dash freshly ground pepper
1 4 1/2-ounce can shrimp, drained and cut in halves lengthwise
1/4 cup sliced pitted ripe olives
1 medium green pepper, cut in 1-inch squares
Directions
In a large saucepan cook ham, onion, and garlic in butter till onion is tender.
Add tomatoes, beef broth, 1 cup water, rice, bay leaf, sugar, thyme, chili powder, and pepper.
Cover and simmer till rice is tender, about 15 minutes.
Add shrimp, olives, and green pepper squares.
Simmer, uncovered, to desired consistency, about 5 to 10 minutes.
Add tomatoes, beef broth, 1 cup water, rice, bay leaf, sugar, thyme, chili powder, and pepper.
Cover and simmer till rice is tender, about 15 minutes.
Add shrimp, olives, and green pepper squares.
Simmer, uncovered, to desired consistency, about 5 to 10 minutes.
