Spiced Ground Beef and Black Eyed Peas Stir-Fry
This comforting Spiced Ground Beef and Black Eyed Peas Stir-Fry brings warm seasonings and tender peas together in one skillet, giving you the cozy flavor of Southern Hoppin John without the long cook time.
Equipment
- Large Skillet
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 tbsp olive oil for sautéing
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 onion diced
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 bell pepper diced
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1 can diced tomatoes
- 1 can black eyed peas drained and rinsed
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Dice the onion, garlic, and bell pepper. Drain and rinse the black eyed peas. Measure out all seasoning ingredients.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it apart as it cooks.
- Stir in onion, garlic, and bell pepper. Cook until vegetables are softened.
- Add smoked paprika, chili powder, salt, and pepper. Stir until fragrant.
- Pour in diced tomatoes and fold in black eyed peas. Stir to combine and warm through.
- Simmer for 5–7 minutes. Taste and adjust seasoning. Serve over rice or greens.
Notes
- For a lighter version, use ground turkey.
- For a spicier kick, add hot sauce or cayenne.
- This dish pairs well with rice, greens, or mashed sweet potatoes.
- Leftovers reheat well and make a great lunch.