Lower the heat and cook the sausage 1st because they have their own oil. Remove the sausage. Next cook the bacon with the heat low. Remove the bacon. Add the bell pepper and onion, sauté on low heat. Add fresh garlic and continue to sauté on low heat. Add 2 tablespoons of tomato paste and saute with the onion, bell peppers and garlic on low heat. Add 1 tbs black pepper, 2 tbs garlic powder and 2tbs onion powder. Add 2tsp salt and 1/2 tsp sugar. Then add 2tbs Oil and the Rice. Sauté for a few moments with the other ingredients. Add sausage and bacon back into the pot. Add equal parts... chicken broth and water 6 cups for 2lb bag of rice. Raise heat and bring to a boil. Once boiling... reduce heat to Low. Cover and cook on same burner for 20mins. Should be a Winner!!! Blessings.