Minced Beef with Black-Eyed Beans

INGREDIENTS

• 5 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 small onion, finely chopped
• 1/4 teaspoon finely chopped garlic
• 3/4 cup water, divided
• 1 small tomato, chopped
• 1 teaspoon salt, or to taste
• 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/8 teaspoon ground turmeric
• 1/2 pound minced beef
• 1 (15 ounce) can black-eyed peas, drained
• 1/8 teaspoon garam masala
• 2 teaspoons lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro
• 1/2 teaspoon finely chopped green chile peppers