Forgotten Jambalaya

Let your slow cooker do all the work. The result is a flavorful Forgotten Jambalaya that will have guests believing that you slaved over a hot stove most of the day.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 6 hours 30 minutes
Total Time: 6 hours 45 minutes
Category: Entree
Method: Slow Cooker
Cuisine: Cajun

Ingredients

1 (14 1/2-ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained

1 (14 1/2-ounce) can beef or chicken broth

1 (6-ounce) can tomato paste

3 celery ribs, chopped

2 medium green bell peppers, chopped

1 medium onion, chopped

5 garlic cloves, minced

3 teaspoons dried parsley flakes

2 teaspoons dried basil

1 1/2 teaspoons dried oregano

1 1/4 teaspoons kosher or sea salt

1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper

1/2 teaspoon hot pepper sauce

1 1/2 pounds smoked sausage, halved and cut into 1/4-inch slices

1 pound uncooked medium shrimp, peeled and deveined

Hot cooked rice

Instructions

In a 5-quart slow cooker, combine the tomatoes, broth and tomato paste.
Stir in the celery, bell peppers, onion, garlic and seasonings.
Stir in sausage.
Cover and cook on LOW for 4 to 6 hours or until chicken is no longer pink.
Stir in shrimp. Cover and cook 15 to 30 minutes longer or until shrimp turn pink.
Serve with rice.

Notes

Freeze option: Place individual portions of cooled stew in freezer containers and freeze. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Heat through in a saucepan, stirring occasionally and adding a little water if necessary.

Find it online: https://simplygreatrecipes.com/forgotten-jambalaya/