Salsa Sausage and Rice

• cups long grain white rice↗1 1⁄2
• cups water↗2
• medium onion, sliced lengthwise into strips↗1
• lb smoked sausage or 1 lb polska kielbasa, cut into 1-2-inch chunks↗1
• (16 ounce) jars salsa (choose your favorite level of heat, I used medium and mild)2
• tablespoons brown sugar↗6
• tablespoons Dijon mustard↗2
• teaspoons Worcestershire sauce↗2

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Heat oven to 350 degrees.

2. 2

   Combine rice and water into 13 x 9 inch baking pan.

3. 3

   Cover rice with sliced onions and sausage.

4. 4

   In a medium size mixing bowl, combine the remaining ingredients, adjusting to taste.

5. 5

   Pour salsa mixture over sausage, onion and rice mixture, covering evenly.

6. 6

   Cover pan with aluminum foil, and bake for about an hour, until all the water is absorbed and the rice is cooked completely.

7. 7

   Stir to mix salsa and rice before serving.