Creole Black-Eyed Peas and Rice

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!

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

Ingredients

• 2 cups water
• 1 pound lean ground beef
• 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
• 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder

Recipe Instructions

Step 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.

Step 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.