Ingredients
- 4 bay leaves (whole)
- 4 margerine
- 1 gumbo file
- 550 gr basic beef
- 240 gr rice (uncooked)
- 180 gr onions (chopped)
- 160 gr tasso
- 150 gr celery (chopped)
- 140 gr green bell peppers (chopped)
- 95 gr andouille smoke sausage
- 6 gr pepper (ground red)
- 5 ml dry mustard
- 4 gr garlic (minced)
- 3 gr salt
- 1 gr cumin (ground)
- 1 gr black pepper
- 1 gr 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.