Sausage Casserole
["1 1/2 to 2 lb. sausage (link)", "1/2 c. chopped celery", "1 c. minced onion", "1/2 c. chopped bell pepper", "1/4 c. oil", "salt and pepper", "1 c. raw rice", "1 can beef consomme", "3 c. hot water", "1/2 c. slivered almonds (optional)"]
["Cut sausage into 1/4-inch pieces.", "Add vegetables, salt and pepper to oil in a heavy saucepan; saute.", "Drain.", "Add consomme and rice.", "Place ingredients in a greased 4-quart shallow baking dish. Pour in hot water and stir well.", "Cover and bake for 45 minutes in a 350\u00b0 oven.", "Remove cover.", "Add almonds and bake an additional 15 minutes.", "Serves 8 to 10."]
["sausage", "celery", "onion", "bell pepper", "oil", "salt", "rice", "beef consomme", "water", "slivered almonds"]