Spicy Black-Eyed Pea Fiesta Skillet 🌶️🍳

Spicy Black-Eyed Pea Skillet Recipe 🌶️🍳

Overview:

Cook Time: 30 minutes
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes
Servings: Varies

Description:

This Spicy Black-Eyed Pea Skillet is an effortless, savory delight, perfect for those busy weeknights when you crave a hearty meal without the fuss. It’s a vegetarian-friendly dish that’s so flavorful, you won’t even miss the meat! 😋

Ingredients:

1 pound ground beef (or meat alternative)
3 onions, chopped
1 green bell pepper, diced
2 cans (15 ounces each) black-eyed peas, drained
1 can (14.5 ounces) whole tomatoes, undrained
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Optional: chopped jalapenos for extra spice

Instructions:

Cook Meat and Vegetables: In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef (or meat alternative), onions, and green bell pepper until the beef is browned and the vegetables are tender. This should take about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Drain Excess Fat: Once the meat and vegetables are cooked, drain off any excess fat from the skillet.
Add Black-Eyed Peas and Tomatoes: Next, add the drained black-eyed peas, whole tomatoes (including their liquid), salt, and black pepper to the skillet. Mix everything well to combine all the flavors.
Bring to a Boil: Increase the heat to bring the mixture to a gentle boil.
Simmer: Once boiling, reduce the heat to low and let the mixture simmer for about 20 minutes. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking and ensure even cooking.
Adjust Spice Level (Optional): If you prefer a spicier dish, feel free to add chopped jalapenos to suit your taste along with the black-eyed peas.
Serve: Once the skillet is simmered to perfection, it’s ready to serve! This dish pairs wonderfully with some warm corn muffins and perhaps some cold spiced peaches for a well-rounded, satisfying meal.
Freeze for Later: If you have leftovers or want to prepare ahead, this dish freezes exceptionally well. Simply let it cool completely, then transfer it to freezer-safe containers or bags for future enjoyment.

Nutritional Information (per serving):

Calories: 479.4
Fat: 18.6g
- Saturated Fat: 7.1g
Cholesterol: 77.1mg
Sodium: 1052.7mg
Carbohydrates: 45.1g
- Fiber: 10.5g
- Sugar: 7.2g
Protein: 33.8g

Tips:

Feel free to customize this dish with your favorite spices and seasonings. Don’t be afraid to experiment!
If you’re short on time, you can use canned black-eyed peas instead of dried ones. Just make sure to drain and rinse them before adding to the skillet.
This recipe is easily adaptable to suit different dietary preferences. Simply omit the meat for a vegetarian version or use your favorite meat alternative.