Kielbasa and Rice

Dinner time is completely different at our house now that it is just me and the kids. We eat a lot more Pizza, Tacos, and BBQ Turkey Burgers (my kids prefer these over beef burgers). And, honestly I have grown tired of these dinners. But this week I dug out my recipe for Kielbasa and Rice hoping that the kids would like it for something different. It had been years since I had made it, so none of them remembered it. But, they were pleased with it; and, I was happy to serve something different. I think I need to dust off some of my other old recipes and see what else they might like.

Kielbasa and Rice

2 Tbsp. olive oil
1 lb. kielbasa or polish sausage, sliced
2-14oz. cans diced tomatoes
1 Tbsp. sugar
1 tsp. paprika
½ tsp thyme
½ tsp. oregano
¼ tsp garlic powder
3 drops hot sauce
1 cup brown rice
1 cup water

In a large skillet sauté kielbasa in olive oil. Add remaining ingredients and stir to combine. Bring to a full boil on high heat. Cover, and reduce temperature. Simmer for 40 minutes, or until rice is tender. Stir and serve.