Jambalaya!!!!

just bob's jambalaya

2 tbs cooking oil
1 lb meat
1 lb another meat
Today we'll be doing 1 lb of kielbasa and 1 lb of linguica (ask Sausage Mechanic). Alternative ideas include andouille sausage, ham, chicken, shrimp, scallops, crawfish, etc. I suggest two distinctly different meats, preferably one spicy sausage + one other.)
2 medium yellow onions, chopped
1 green pepper, chopped
1 cup chopped celery (about 3 stalks)
3 cloves garlic (minced)
3 cups chicken broth
1 can (16 oz.) whole, peeled tomatoes
2 bay leaves
1 tablespoon Tabasco Sauce
1 teaspoon Thyme Leaves
1/8 teaspoon allspice
1 1/2 cups uncooked rice

Over medium heat in a dutch oven, heat cooking oil and brown 2 lbs. of meat. Add the "Holy Trinity" (onions, green pepper and celery) and garlic. Cook 8-12 minutes or until the vegetables are tender.

Add tomatoes, Tabasco, chicken broth, bay leaves, and spices. Simmer uncovered just under a boil for 10-15 minutes.

Add rice and cover. Reduce heat to medium and simmer for 10-15 minutes or until the rice is completely cooked and tender.

Remove bay leaves. Ideally there should be some liquid remaining but not too much. It should be moist, but not soup-like. Serve in bowls with Tabasco on the side for those who like it spicier.