1/2 c. chopped onion
1 tbsp. melted butter
1 lb. lean ground beef
2 (15 oz.) cans Trappery's jalapeno black eyed peas
2 c. cooked long grain rice
16 oz. can tomatoes, drained and chopped
1 c. sharp cheddar cheese, grated

Saute onion in butter until tender. Add ground beef and brown. Stir in peas, rice and tomatoes. Mix well. Spoon mixture into a 2 quart casserole. Sprinkle cheese over top and bake at 350 degrees for 20 minutes, or until cheese is melted. Serves 6 to 8.