1/2 c. chopped onions
1 tbsp. melted butter
1 lb. lean ground beef
2 (15 oz.) cans Trappey's jalapeno black eye peas
2 c. cooked mahatna long grain rice
1 (16 oz.) can tomatoes, drained and chopped
1 c. sharp Cheddar cheese, shredded

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