Mamas Black Eyed Pea Casserole By Emeril Recipes

MAMA'S BLACK-EYED PEA CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Brown the ground beef in large skillet. Drain the excess grease and the add onion, garlic, jalapeno and Essence. Cook the mixture for 3 to 5 minutes or until the onion has softened. Add the peas, tomatoes, mushroom soup, chicken soup and enchilada sauce. Add a few dashes of hot sauce. Simmer until warm, about 10 minutes.
• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
• Tear the tortillas into large pieces. Grease the bottom of a large casserole dish with butter and then line the bottom with the torn tortilla pieces. Spoon on the ground beef mixture into a thin layer and then add a layer of cheese. Add another layer of tortillas and repeat with the beef mixture, finishing with a layer of cheese on top. Cover the casserole dish with foil to prevent the cheese from burning and place in the oven. Cook for 35 to 45 minutes. Remove from the oven, cut slices approximately 2 by 2 inches and serve. Garnish with chopped green onion.
• Combine all ingredients thoroughly.

BLACK-EYED PEA CASSEROLE

Steps:

• In a large saucepan, cook the rice mixes according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook the beef, onions and green peppers over medium heat until the meat is no longer pink; drain., In a large bowl, combine the peas, soup, rice and beef mixture. Transfer to two greased 2-1/2-qt. baking dishes. , Cover and bake at 350° for 20-25 minutes or until heated through. Uncover; sprinkle with cheese. Bake 5 minutes longer or until cheese is melted.

MAMA'S BLACK-EYED PEA CASSEROLE BY EMERIL

Steps:

• Brown the ground beef in large skillet.
• Drain the excess grease and the add onion, garlic, jalapeno and Essence.
• Cook the mixture for 3 to 5 minutes or until the onion has softened.
• Add the black-eyed peas, tomatoes, mushroom soup, chicken soup and enchilada sauce.
• Add a few dashes of hot sauce.
• Simmer until warm, about 10 minutes.
• Preheat oven to 350°F.
• Tear the tortillas into large pieces.
• Grease the bottom of a large casserole dish with butter and then line the bottom with the torn tortilla pieces.
• Spoon on the ground beef mixture into a thin layer and then add a layer of cheese.
• Add another layer of tortillas and repeat with the beef mixture, finishing with a layer of cheese on top.
• Cover the casserole dish with foil to prevent the cheese from burning and place in the oven.
• Cook for 35 to 45 minutes.
• Remove from the oven, cut slices approximately 2 by 2 inches and serve.
• Garnish with chopped green onion.

BLACK-EYED PEA CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
• 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.
• Combine black-eyed peas, cooked rice, diced tomatoes, Monterey Jack cheese, salt, and pepper in a large bowl; stir into the beef mixture. Transfer to a 9x13-inch baking dish.
• Bake in the preheated oven until heated through, about 30 minutes.

EMERIL'S STEWED BLACK-EYED PEAS

Steps:

• With a sharp knife score the fat on the ham hocks 1/4-inch deep.
• Heat the vegetable oil in a large heavy stockpot over medium high heat.
• Add the tasso and cook, stirring often, until heated through, about 3 minutes.
• Add the onions and bell peppers and cook, stirring often, until softened, about 4 minutes.
• Add the ham hocks, garlic, salt, pepper, cayenne, and bay leaves.
• Cook, stirring often for 2 minutes.
• Add the black-eyed peas and chicken stock.
• Bring to a boil over high heat.
• Reduce heat to medium low.
• Simmer uncovered until the peas are tender, about 45 minutes to 1 hour, stirring often and skimming off any foam that forms.
• Remove the bay leaves and discard.
• Cut the meat from the hock, discarding the skin and bones.
• Return meat to the pot.
• Stir in the parsley.
• Serve.