1 tbsp. butter
1 lg. onion, thinly sliced
1/2 c. coarsely chopped green pepper
1 clove garlic, minced
2 tbsp. flour
1 lb. smoked pork sausage or ham, cut in 1/2 inch cubes
3 c. cooked shrimp, shelled and deveined (about 1 lb.)
5 c. diced peeled tomatoes
2 tbsp. chopped parsley
2 c. raw long grain white rice
2 tbsp. Worcestershire sauce
1 1/4 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. dried thyme leaves
1/8 to 1/4 tsp. cayenne

1. In large, deep skillet or Dutch oven, heat butter. Add onion, green pepper, and garlic; saute 5 minutes, until tender.

2. Remove from heat. Stir in flour. Gradually add 2 1/2 cups water, stirring until smooth.

3. Return to heat. Add remaining ingredients; bring to boiling, stirring.

4. Reduce heat to simmer; cook, covered but stirring occasionally - about 30 minutes, or until rice is tender.

5. Serve sprinkled with additional chopped parsley, if desired. Makes 8 servings.