Black-Eyed Pea Casserole

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This black-eyed pea casserole is one of my husband's favorite meals, we serve this with a little cornbread and a salad. This is a very adaptable recipe, depending on the canned tomatoes and cheese you choose.

Submitted by Wendy F
Updated on September 16, 2024
A black eyed pea casserole with a wood spoon removing a serving
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Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
35 mins
Total Time:
45 mins
Servings:
10
Yield:
10 servings
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Ingredients

  • 1 pound ground beef

  • 1 medium yellow onion, diced

  • 2 cloves garlic, minced

  • 2 (15.8 ounce) cans black-eyed peas, undrained

  • 2 cups cooked long-grain rice

  • 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes, drained

  • 1 ½ cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese

  • salt and ground black pepper to taste

Directions

  1. Gather all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

    Ingredients to make black eyed pea casserole

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  2. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir ground beef, onion, and garlic in the hot skillet until beef is browned and crumbly and onion is translucent, 5 to 7 minutes. Drain and discard grease.

    A large pan with cooked ground beef and chopped onion

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  3. Combine black-eyed peas, cooked rice, diced tomatoes, Monterey Jack cheese, salt, and pepper in a large bowl; stir into the beef mixture.

    A glass bowl with cooked ground beef, onions, black-eyed peas, cooked rice, diced tomatoes, and cheese

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  4. Transfer to a 9x13-inch baking dish.

    A baking dish with ground beef, onions, black-eyed peas, cooked rice, diced tomatoes, and shredded cheese

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  5. Bake in the preheated oven until heated through, about 30 minutes.

    A baked black eyed pea casserole

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

283 Calories
13g Fat
24g Carbs
17g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 10
Calories 283
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 13g 16%
Saturated Fat 6g 31%
Cholesterol 43mg 14%
Sodium 450mg 20%
Total Carbohydrate 24g 9%
Dietary Fiber 4g 13%
Total Sugars 2g
Protein 17g 34%
Vitamin C 6mg 7%
Calcium 168mg 13%
Iron 3mg 17%
Potassium 342mg 7%

* 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.