Creole Black-Eyed Peas and Rice

An easy spicy dish. Adjust the spices to your needs - less Creole Seasoning if you like it mild, add chili powder or cayenne pepper for more kick! This is also good with salsa on top. You can substitute 1/2 pound dried black-eyed peas, cooked for the canned black-eyed peas if you wish.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 45 mins
• Total Time: 55 mins
• Calories: 388 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 cups water
• 1 pound lean ground beef
• ½ teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1 cup chopped green bell pepper
• 1 cup long grain white rice
• 2 small onions, chopped
• 1 tablespoon Creole seasoning
• 2 (15.5 ounce) cans black-eyed peas, drained

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Crumble the ground beef into a deep skillet or large saucepan over medium-high heat. Add the onions and green pepper. Cook and stir until beef is evenly browned. Drain the grease.

Step 2

Add the rice and water to the pan, and season with Creole seasoning, pepper, and garlic powder. Bring to a boil, then cover and reduce heat to low. Simmer for 30 minutes, until the water is absorbed. About halfway through cooking the rice, stir in the black-eyed peas.