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Mama's Black-Eyed Pea Casserole Recipe

Mama's Black-Eyed Pea Casserole Recipe

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Ingredients:

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1 lb ground beef
1 medium yellow onion, diced
2 cloves garlic, chopped
3 cups cooked black-eyed peas
1 medium jalapeno, diced
1 (10-oz) can diced tomatoes (recommended : ro-tel)
1 (10-oz) can cream of mushroom soup
1 (10-oz) can cream of chicken soup
1 (10-oz) can mild enchilada sauce
a few dashes of louisiana hot sauce
2 tbsp essence , recipe follows
1 package corn tortillas
butter
2 cups grated cheddar
chopped green onions, for garnish
2 1/2 tbsp paprika
2 tbsp salt
2 tbsp garlic powder
1 tbsp black pepper
1 tbsp onion powder
1 tbsp cayenne pepper
1 tbsp dried oregano
1 tbsp dried thyme

Directions:

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.
Emeril's ESSENCE Creole Seasoning (also referred to as Bayou Blast):
Combine all ingredients thoroughly.
Yield: 2/3 cup
Recipe from New New Orleans Cooking, by Emeril Lagasse and Jessie Tirsch
Published by William Morrow, 1993.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	486.81 Kcal (2038 kJ)
Calories from fat	254.61 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	28.29g	44%
Cholesterol	95.14mg	32%
Sodium	2740.85mg	114%
Potassium	484.26mg	10%
Total Carbs	12.52g	4%
Sugars	1.47g	6%
Dietary Fiber	3.24g	13%
Protein	27.53g	55%
Vitamin C	5.6mg	9%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	2%
Iron	3.8mg	21%
Calcium	376.2mg	38%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	160.35 Kcal (671 kJ)
Calories from fat	83.87 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	9.32g	44%
Cholesterol	31.34mg	32%
Sodium	902.81mg	114%
Potassium	159.51mg	10%
Total Carbs	4.12g	4%
Sugars	0.48g	6%
Dietary Fiber	1.07g	13%
Protein	9.07g	55%
Vitamin C	1.9mg	9%
Iron	1.3mg	21%
Calcium	123.9mg	38%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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