Sausage Spanish Rice

"My husband and I both work the midnight shift, so I'm always on the lookout for slow-cooker recipes," writes Michelle McKay of Garden City, Michigan. "This one couldn't be easier. It's good as a side dish, but we often enjoy it as the main course because it's so hearty."

SERVINGS

9

CATEGORY

Main Dish

METHOD

Slow Cooker

PREP

5 min.

COOK

300 min.

TOTAL

305 min.

INGREDIENTS

  • 1 pound fully cooked kielbasa or Polish sausage, cut into 1/4-inch slices
  • 2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) diced tomatoes, undrained
  • 2 cup water
  • 1-1/2 cups uncooked converted rice
  • 1 cup salsa
  • 1 medium onion
  • 1/2 cup chopped green pepper
  • 1/2 cup chopped sweet red pepper
  • 1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chilies
  • 1 envelope taco seasoning

DIRECTIONS

In a 3-qt. slow cooker, combine all ingredients; stir to blend. Cover and cook on low for 5-6 hours or until rice is tender. Yield: 9 servings.

Printed from tasteofhome.com May 17, 2008

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