Creole Black-Eyed Peas and Rice

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
• 0.5 teaspoons garlic powder
• 2 cans black-eyed peas , 15.5 ounce

Instructions

1. 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. 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.