Spicy Rice Casserole - Crock Pot

We really enjoyed this recipe. My spouse doesn't like sausage very much, so we went with ground hot Italian sausage as opposed to pork sausage. Also, cook it on the lower end of the recipe. The rice was just a little too mushy, but again, the taste was great!

Spicy Rice Casserole

4 c. boiling water
4 beef bouillon cubes
24 oz pork sausage*
1 tsp garlic powder
2 tsp ground cumin
4 med. onions, chopped
4 med. green peppers, chopped
1 can (4oz) chopped jalapenos, drained
2 pkgs (6.25 oz each) long grain converted and wild rice mix, with seasoning packets

Pour hot water into greased 6 – 7 quart slow cooker already set on high heat. Stir in bouillon cubes. Brown sausage, garlic powder, and cumin in skillet. Drain. Add onions and green peppers, sauté until vegetables are tender (5 – 7 minutes). Transfer to slow cooker. Stir in jalapeno peppers, rice, and seasoning packets. Cover and cook on low heat 4 – 5 hours**. Do not overcook. Makes 8 – 10 servings.

Serve with warm cheese bread.

* We used ground, hot Italian sausage.
** Go with the shorter time.