Jambalaya

Directions

1. 1
   Melt butter in skillet on medium heat.
2. 2
   Add onion, pepper and beef.
3. 3
   Cook until meat is brown.
4. 4
   Drain off excess fat.
5. 5
   Drain tomatoes, measuring juice.
6. 6
   Add water to juice to make 2 cups.
7. 7
   Add juice, tomatoes, sugar, salt, thyme and bay leaf.
8. 8
   Cover and simmer 5 minutes, then add rice.
9. 9
   Simmer 5 more minutes.
10. 10
    Discard bay leaf.
11. 11
    Serves 4.