Jambalaya I

Flavorful
Description

A flavorful Creole rice dish with sausage, shrimp, chicken, and spices. Bold and satisfying, slow-cooked to perfection for maximum flavor.

Ingredients
  • 2 cups diced ham 2 onion, chopped
  • 2 stalks celery, diced
  • 1 green bell pepper, chopped
  • 2 (14.5 ounce) cans stewed tomatoes
  • 1/4 cup tomato paste 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 2 whole cloves
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1 cup converted long-grain white rice
  • 1 pound medium shrimp - peeled and deveined
Directions
  1. In a slow cooker combine and thoroughly mix the ham, onions, celery, bell pepper, tomatoes, tomato paste, garlic, parsley, thyme leaves, cloves, salad oil and rice. Cover and cook on low for 8 to 10 hours.
  2. One hour before serving, turn slow cooker to high. Stir in the uncooked shrimp. Cover and cook until the shrimp are pink and tender.