Ingredients

• 4 cups beef stock or 4 cups chicken stock (if not salt-free, adjust salt)
• 2 cups uncooked rice (preferably converted)
• 1 1/2 cups onions, chopped
• 1 1/2 cups celery, chopped
• 1 cup bell pepper, chopped
• 6 ounces tasso (about 1 1/2 cups) or 6 ounces other smoked ham, diced
• 6 ounces smoked andouille sausages (about 1 heaping cup) or 6 ounces kielbasa, diced
• 4 tablespoons margarine
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon white pepper
• 1 teaspoon dry mustard
• 1 teaspoon ground red pepper (preferably cayenne)
• 1 1/2 teaspoons minced garlic
• 4 small bay leaves
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme leaves