READY IN 55 mins

Creole Black-Eyed Peas and Rice

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"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." — Sola

Directions

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.
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.

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PREP 10 mins
COOK 45 mins
READY IN 55 mins

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Most Helpful Positive Review

Feb 05, 2005

This recipe is a definite keeper. If you can't find "Creole Seasoning", here is the list of ingredients you will need:2 tablespoons onion powder 2 tablespoons garlic powder 2 tablespoons dried oregano leaves 2 tablespoons dried sweet basil 1 tablespoon dried thyme leaves 1 tablespoon black pepper 1 tablespoon white pepper 1 tablespoon cayenne pepper 5 tablespoons sweet paprika Combine in food processor and pulse until well-blended, or mix thoroughly in a large bowl.

—Panamá Marty

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Most Helpful Critical Review

Jan 03, 2007

Made this for new years day. No one really cared that much for it until we took SSink's advice, and added the salsa on top...then everyone thought it was great. Served with cornbread.

—loves2cook

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Mar 14, 2005

(this is my own recipe, just noticed some omissions in the final published version)... You can use 1/2 lb. of soaked dried black eyed peas if you want. This is more of a main dish than a side dish, but I didn't pick the catagory it ended up being listed in. This is also good with salsa on top.

—Sola

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May 12, 2006

I thought this was really good. The only thing is that I added a lot to it. I added to minced garlic cloves in the beginning. I also put at least 2 TB of creole and almost 1TB of chili powder. I would give it five stars if it weren't for the blandness I tasted before adding to it. I also used ground turkey.

—Stephanie H.

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Apr 15, 2005

This reminded me of dirty rice, and the black-eyed peas were a great enhancement - yum. I did make a few modifications though. I used ground sausage instead of ground beef, and I used 1/2 c. of chopped onions and 1/2 c. of chopped green pepper. I will definitely make this again!

—DMHATHCOTE

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Nov 20, 2005

This was fantastic! I didn't have a green pepper, so I used a can of Ro*Tel tomatoes and chiles and the result was great. I might try adding a bit more seasoning next time, but all in all, this is a keeper! Thank you!!

—REBECCAROUNDS

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Jan 16, 2007

tasty, easy, healthy - this is what I love in a recipe. I too added a bit of minced garlic to the beef, onions, and pepper during browning. just a nice overall mix of flavors and textures. for one helping i squirted some lime juice over my bowl (I don't know why) and I thought that tasted pretty good too.

—MLW03

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Jun 22, 2009

I've been making this for years. Try adding some Eckridge sausage to it cut into bit size pieces. My family loves it!

—horselover

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Nutrition

Calories
388 kcal
19%

Carbohydrates
48.7 g
16%

Cholesterol
50 mg
17%

Fat
10.4 g
16%

Fiber
6.2 g
25%

Protein
24.1 g
48%

Sodium
718 mg
29%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutritional Information

Creole Black-Eyed Peas and Rice

Serving Size: 1/6 of a recipe
Servings Per Recipe: 6
Amount Per Serving
** Calories: 388
** Calories from Fat: 93

% Daily Value *
** Total Fat 10.4g 16 %
** Saturated Fat 3.9g 20 %
** Cholesterol 50mg 17 %
** Sodium 718mg 29 %
** Potassium 561mg 16 %
** Total Carbohydrates 48.7g 16 %
** Dietary Fiber 6.2g 25 %
** Protein 24.1g 48 %
** Sugars 1.7g
** Vitamin A 2 %
** Vitamin C 43 %
** Calcium 7 %
** Iron 43 %
** Thiamin 35 %
** Niacin 73 %
** Vitamin B6 23 %
** Magnesium 24 %
** Folate 87 %

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.