Creole Black-Eyed Peas and Rice

Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 45 min
Servings: 6
Yield: 6 servings

Description

A quick, flavorful Creole-style rice dish that you can customize to your liking. Add chili powder or cayenne for extra spice. Great topped with salsa!

Ingredients

1 pound lean ground beef
2 small onions, chopped
1 cup chopped green bell pepper
1 cup long grain white rice
2 cups water
1 tablespoon Creole seasoning
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
2 (15 1/2 ounce) cans black-eyed peas, drained

Directions

1 Crumble ground beef into a deep skillet or large saucepan over medium-high heat. Add onions and green pepper. Cook, stirring, until brown. Drain and discard grease.
2 Add rice and water. Season with Creole seasoning, pepper, and garlic powder. Bring to a boil, cover, and reduce heat to low. Simmer until water is absorbed, about 30 minutes. About halfway through cooking, stir in peas and continue to cook until warmed through.