Jambalaya
["2 lb. meat*", "2 to 3 c. chopped onions, garlic, bell peppers and/or celery (any combination)", "2 bay leaves", "pinch of thyme", "dash cayenne pepper", "salt to taste", "1 tsp. basil", "1 can stewed tomatoes", "1 (12 oz.) can beer", "3 c. rice", "water"]
["Cook meat in large iron pot.", "Remove and drain all but 2 tablespoons of grease.", "Add chopped onions, bell pepper, garlic and celery.", "Cook until soft.", "Add spices, tomatoes, rice and beer. Add meat and then enough water to cover rice, about 1-inch.", "Bring to a boil.", "Reduce heat to low and cover.", "Cook until rice is done, about 30 to 40 minutes."]
["meat", "onions", "bay leaves", "thyme", "cayenne pepper", "salt", "basil", "tomatoes", "beer", "rice", "water"]