Step 1: Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
Step 2: Pam spray 9x13 casserole.
Step 3: Cook bacon until crisp.
Step 4: Add sausage cook until brown and remove.
Step 5: Add onions celery and bell peppers to bacon grease.
Step 6: Season lightly with spices and cook until translucent.
Step 7: Add garlic, tomato paste (don't burn it), chicken broth, sugar and water and rice.
Step 8: Season to taste with spices.
Step 9: Add meat and pour into the casserole dish.
Step 10: Cover and bake for 90 minutes.
Step 11: Take out of oven and leave covered for 5 minutes.
Step 12: If the rice needs more water, add it and bake longer.
Step 13: Fluff and season as needed.
Step 14: Top with herbs.
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