Fiesta Rice & Sausage

1 tsp. vegetable oil 
2 lbs. spicy Italian sausage, casing removed 
2 cloves garlic, minced 
2 tsp. ground cumin 
4 onions, chopped 
4 green peppers, chopped 
3 jalapeno peppers, seeded & minced 
4 cups beef broth 
2 pkgs. long-grain & rice mix (6-1/4 oz. each)

Wear rubber gloves when handling jalapenos & do not touch eyes. 

Heat oil in large skillet; add sausage. Break up sausage with back of spoon while cooking; cook until browned, about 5 minutes. Add garlic & cumin; cook 30 seconds. Add onions, bell peppers & jalapeno peppers. Sauté mixture until onions are tender, about 10 minutes. Pour mixture into slow cooker. Stir in beef broth & rice. 

Cover & cook on HIGH for 1 to 2 hours or cook on LOW 4 to 6 hours. 


Makes 10 to 12 servings