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Servings: 6 Servings
Total Time (median): 0 : 00 Active Time: 0 : 00
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Ingredients
- 3 Slices Bacon cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1/2 cup Celery chopped
- 1/2 Green pepper chopped
- 3 Green onions sliced
- 1/2 pound Cooked ham diced
- 1/2 pound Kielbasa halved lengthwise, sliced
- 1 can (28 oz) Crushed tomatoes drained
- 1 can (14.5 oz) Beef broth
- 1 cup Water
- 1 teaspoon Fresh thyme chopped
- 1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning
- 1 1/4 cups Uncooked regular long-grain white rice
Preparation
1. Heat oven to 375?F. Spray 13x9-inch (3-quart) glass baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
2. Cook bacon in large saucepan over medium-high heat for 5 minutes or until crisp, stirring frequently. Remove bacon from saucepan; drain on paper towel.
3. To drippings in pan, add celery, bell pepper, and onions; cook over medium heat for 5 minutes or until vegetables are tender, stirring occasionally. Add ham, kielbasa, tomatoes, broth, water, thyme, and Cajun seasoning; mix well. Bring to a boil. Stir in rice and cooked bacon. Pour mixture into sprayed baking dish. Cover with foil.
4. Bake at 375?F for 30 to 40 minutes or until rice is tender. Uncover; stir before serving. If desired, garnish with additional fresh thyme sprigs.
