Easy Ground Beef and Sausage Jambalaya

Once in a while, I like to kick up the spicy element with some good old fashioned Cajun-style meals.  This Jambalaya is easy and so tasty!

Easy Ground Beef and Sausage Jambalaya

1 box New Orleans Jambalaya Rice
1 link of smoked sausage (comes with 2 links in a pkg.)
1 lb. lean ground chuck
1 bell pepper, cut into strips
2 green onions, chopped
1/2 white onion chopped
2 cans chicken broth
1 Tbsp. Badia Complete Seasoning
1 tsp. chili powder
1 tsp. salt
1 Tbsp. ground pepper
2 Tbsp. butter

In deep saucepan, sauté diced onions and bell pepper in 2 Tbsp. butter.  Once onions become translucent, add ground chuck, chicken broth and seasonings.  Add in the package of New Orleans Jambalaya Rice, cover and simmer until rice is tender.  Cook for approximately 40 minutes.  Check often and stir to make sure this is not sticking.  If the liquid reduces too much and it starts sticking, add water (1/2 cup at a time).   During the last 10 minutes of cooking, cut 1 strip of smoked sausage into small rounds (1/4") and add them to the pot. 

Once rice is done completely, serve

Enjoy!