Jeff's Jambalaya Recipe

Name: Jeff's Jambalaya
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb sausage (smoked, or kielbasa, andouille sausage is best); 1 12 lbs chicken (skinned); 1 lb shrimp (fresh, shelled); 3 tablespoons olive oil; 1 ½ cups onions (chopped); 1 ½ cups green peppers (chopped); 1 ½ cups celery (chopped); 10 garlic cloves (smashed); 2 (14 ounce) cans tomatoes (Ro-tel with chilies); 1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste; 1 tablespoon chili powder; 2 teaspoons cumin; 3 teaspoons thyme; 2 teaspoons oregano; 2 teaspoons basil; 2 tablespoons parsley; 1 -2 bay leaf; ¼ teaspoon hot sauce (to taste Crystal is the best); 2 cups rice (long grain)

Servings: persons

1 lb sausage (smoked, or kielbasa, andouille sausage is best)
1 12 lbs chicken (skinned)
1 lb shrimp (fresh, shelled)
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 ½ cups onions (chopped)
1 ½ cups green peppers (chopped)
1 ½ cups celery (chopped)
10 garlic cloves (smashed)
2 (14 ounce) cans tomatoes (Ro-tel with chilies)
1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
1 tablespoon chili powder
2 teaspoons cumin
3 teaspoons thyme
2 teaspoons oregano
2 teaspoons basil
2 tablespoons parsley
1 -2 bay leaf
¼ teaspoon hot sauce (to taste Crystal is the best)
2 cups rice (long grain)

1
Slice kielbasa into bite sized pieces and brown in oven (to reduce fat).
2
Saute onions, pepper, celery, and garlic in part of the olive oil (in heavy pot) about 7 minutes, when done, set aside in prep bowl.
3
Add rest of olive oil to pot and saute chicken until golden and done, then add kielbasa.
4
Return onions, pepper, celery and garlic to pot.
5
Add spices, tomatoes, paste, and hot sauce, and cook on medium for about 10 minutes.
6
Add rice, and 4 cups water, reduce heat and simmer 20 minutes, longer, if you wish.
7
Add shrimp, and cook another 5 minutes or until shrimp just turn pink.
8
Serve with hot crusty French bread.

1073

kcal

Calories

Fat

179

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 19 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb sausage (smoked, or kielbasa, andouille sausage is best), 1 12 lbs chicken (skinned), 1 lb shrimp (fresh, shelled), 3 tablespoons olive oil, and more.

Yes, Jeff's Jambalaya falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Jeff's Jambalaya

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