Venison Jambalaya

Source: Family Circle Magazine

Category: Entree

Type: Meat

Classifications: Main Dishes

Qty Measure Ingredient

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1 pound vension burger

OR smoked sausage OR some of both

1 tablespoon oil

1 onion, chopped

1 small bell pepper, seeded and chopped

1 rib celery, chopped

1 to 2 teaspoons Cajun seasoning

1 bay leaf

1 14 1/2 oz can diced tomatoes with mild green chiles

2 cups chicken broth

1 1/2 cups long-grain rice

1 1/2 cups water

Instructions: Heat Dutch oven over medium heat. Add oil, then burger, onion, pepper, and celery.

Cook, stirring, for 5 minutes or until burger is no longer pink. Stir in seasoning and bay leaf; cook 1 more minute.

Add tomatoes, broth, rice and water; bring to a boil, then cover, reduce heat to medium-low and simmer 20 minutes or until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed.

Remove bay leaf.

Staging:

Variations:

Background: Copyright January, 2006

Note: Can use chicken, sausage, beef etc.

Serves: 4

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