Red Rice

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2 tablespoons butter

1/2 pound diced ham

2 ribs celery, finely chopped

1 cup frozen chopped onions

1 cup frozen chopped green peppers

1 (14.5-ounce) can diced tomatoes with green peppers, celery, and onion (recommended: Hunt's)

1 (14-ounce) jar pasta sauce

1 1/2 cups low-sodium chicken stock

1 teaspoon salt

4 dashes hot sauce, or more if needed

1 1/2 cups converted long-grain rice (recommended: Uncle Ben's)