8 ounces kielbasa, cut in 1/4 inch slices  | 
                                                1 (14 ounce) can diced tomatoes, with liquid  | 
                                                1 medium onion, diced  | 
                                                1 medium green pepper, diced  | 
                                                2 stalks celery, thinly sliced  | 
                                                1 tablespoon chicken bouillon granule  | 
                                                1 tablespoon steak sauce  | 
                                                3 bay leaves or 1 teaspoon dried thyme  | 
                                                1 teaspoon sugar  | 
                                                1/4-1/2 teaspoon hot pepper sauce  | 
                                                1 cup uncooked instant rice  |