Ingredients
- 4 bay leaves (whole)
- 4 margerine
- 1 gumbo file
- 4 c basic beef
- 2 c rice (uncooked)
- 1 1/2 c onions (chopped)
- 6 oz tasso
- 1 1/2 c celery (chopped)
- 1 c green bell peppers (chopped)
- 6 oz andouille smoke sausage
- 2 ts pepper (ground red)
- 1 ts dry mustard
- 1 1/2 ts garlic (minced)
- 1 ts salt
- 1/2 ts cumin (ground)
- 1/2 ts black pepper
- 1/2 ts thyme leaves (dried)
-stock Thoroughly combine the seasoning mix ingredients in a small bowl and set aside. In a large heavy skillet (preferably cast iron), melt the margarine over high heat. Add the tasso and andouille; cook 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add the onions, celery, bell peppers, seasoning mix and garlic. Stir well and continue cooking until brown, about 10-12 minutes, stirring occasionally and scrapin the pan bottom well. Stir in the rice and cook 5 minutes, stirring and scraping the pan bottom occasionally. Add the stock, stirring well. Bring mixture to a boil; reduce heat and simmer until rice is tender but a bit crunchy, about 20 minutes, stirring occasionally toward the end of cooking time. Meanwhile, heat the serving plates in a 250 degree oven. Remove the bay leaves and serve immediately. To serve as a main course, spoon 2 cups Jambalaya onto each heated serving plate; for appetizer serve 1 cup.