Mom's Jambalaya Recipe

Name: Mom's Jambalaya
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons butter; 1 lb kielbasa; 1 dash cayenne pepper; ¼ cup butter; ¼ cup flour; 3 medium onions, chopped; 6 scallions, chopped; 1 green bell pepper, chopped; 4 garlic cloves, minced; 1 (16 ounce) can tomatoes, chopped; 1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce; 2 bay leaves; ½ teaspoon thyme; ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper; 10 drops Tabasco sauce; ¼ teaspoon paprika; 3 ½ cups chicken broth; 12 lb smoked ham, diced; 2 lbs raw large shrimp, shelled & cleaned; 1 cup diced cooked chicken; 2 cups raw rice

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons butter
1 lb kielbasa
1 dash cayenne pepper
¼ cup butter
¼ cup flour
3 medium onions, chopped
6 scallions, chopped
1 green bell pepper, chopped
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 (16 ounce) can tomatoes, chopped
1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
2 bay leaves
½ teaspoon thyme
¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
10 drops Tabasco sauce
¼ teaspoon paprika
3 ½ cups chicken broth
12 lb smoked ham, diced
2 lbs raw large shrimp, shelled & cleaned
1 cup diced cooked chicken
2 cups raw rice

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["Cut kielbasa into 1/4 inch rounds.", "In a 10"" saute pan, brown in 2T butter.", "Drain the sausage thorougly on paper towels and then sprinkle with enough cayenne pepper to enhance the sausage.", "Set aside.", "In a 8qt stockpot, melt 1/4cup butter.", "Add flour and mix until bubbling.", "Add onions, scallions, green pepper, and garlic and saute until soft (about 10 minutes).", "Stir in tomatoes, tomato sauce, seasonings, and chicken broth.", "Bring to a slow simmer and cook for 2-2.5 hours.", "30 MINUTES BEFORE SERVING- Rewarm mixture, if needed, and add kielbasa, ham, raw shrimp, chicken, and raw rice.", "Cook over low heat stirring frequently until rice is tender.", "Serve!"]

3599

kcal

Calories

165

Fat

150

Carbs

385

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 21 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons butter, 1 lb kielbasa, 1 dash cayenne pepper, ¼ cup butter, and more.

Yes, Mom'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.

Mom's Jambalaya

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