Independent Meat Recipes

Ham Jambalaya

  • 1 1⁄2 cups cubed ham
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 cup chopped onion
  • 3⁄4 cup chopped green sweet pepper
  • 1 teaspoon minced garlic (2 cloves)
  • 1 141⁄2-oz. can stewed tomatoes
  • 1 14-oz. can reduced-sodium chicken broth
  • 1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning
  • 1 1⁄2 cups quick-cooking rice

Cooking Directions

Heat olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Cook onion, sweet pepper and garlic in hot oil about 5 minutes or until tender. Stir in undrained stewed tomatoes, chicken broth, ham and Cajun seasoning. Bring to boiling; reduce heat. Simmer, uncovered, for 5 minutes. Stir in rice. Remove from heat. Cover and let stand about 5 minutes or until rice is tender.
* Serves 4.