Hopping John

Directions

1. 1
   Brown the ground beef; drain grease and set beef aside.
2. 2
   Fry the bacon; set aside.
3. 3
   Pour bacon grease into ground beef.
4. 4
   Cook rice.
5. 5
   Mix cooked rice and ground beef together.
6. 6
   Cut up bacon; add it to mixture.
7. 7
   Add a little green chilies, along with its juice, to desired hotness.
8. 8
   Add the black-eyed peas.
9. 9
   Simmer 10 to 15 minutes.