2 lbs. ground beef
1/2 c. chopped green pepper
1/2 c. butter
1/2 c. flour
2 qts. water
1 (28 oz.) can tomatoes, undrained
1 (16 oz.) pkg. frozen black-eyed peas
1 c. onions
1 c. diced carrots
1 c. chopped celery
2 tbsp. beef flavored bouillon granules
1 tsp. pepper
1/2 tsp. salt
1/8 tsp. garlic powder (optional)
1/8 tsp. onion powder (optional)

Cook beef and green pepper until beef is brown. Stir to crumble. Drain. Melt butter in Dutch oven; add flour, stirring until smooth. Cook one minute, stirring constantly. Gradually add water. Cook stirring constantly until bubbly. Stir in beef mixture and remaining ingredients. Bring to a boil. Cover and simmer 45 minutes or 1 hour. Yield 4 1/2 quarts.