Mama Vi's 'Creole Black Eyed Peas' Recipe

Name: Mama Vi's 'Creole Black Eyed Peas'
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons bacon fat; 12 large bell pepper, diced; 1 large stalk celery, diced; 1 yellow onion, peeled and diced into medium small cubes; 1 cup diced crispy fried bacon; 2 (8 ounce) cans tomato sauce; 2 cups pre-cooked frozen black-eyed peas; 1 tablespoon chili powder; 1 teaspoon granulated garlic; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper; 1 large bay leaf (or 2 small); salt & pepper (e.g. big pinch salt or big pinch pepper)

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons bacon fat
12 large bell pepper, diced
1 large stalk celery, diced
1 yellow onion, peeled and diced into medium small cubes
1 cup diced crispy fried bacon
2 (8 ounce) cans tomato sauce
2 cups pre-cooked frozen black-eyed peas
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 teaspoon granulated garlic
1 teaspoon ground cumin
½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 large bay leaf (or 2 small)
salt & pepper (e.g. big pinch salt or big pinch pepper)

1
Saute diced bell pepper,celery and onions in bacon fat.
2
Add powdered spices,salt & pepper to sauteeing vegetables.
3
Add frozen black eyed peas to sauteeing vegetables & spices and stir around in mixture.
4
Add and stir in the tomato sauce and one cup of water to prevent sticking or burning of sauce while simmering.
5
Add fried bacon back into the mixture.
6
Simmer covered on medium low about 20 minutes or until peas are soft (checking & stirring occasionally).
7
If mixture gets too thick, add a little more water.

585

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons bacon fat, 12 large bell pepper, diced, 1 large stalk celery, diced, 1 yellow onion, peeled and diced into medium small cubes, and more.

Yes, Mama Vi's 'Creole Black Eyed Peas' falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Mama Vi's 'Creole Black Eyed Peas'

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