Smoky beef & black eyed peas

8 Servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
1packDried black-eyed peas -- (16
Ounce)
Rinsed/picked over
1canBean with bacon soup -- (11
½Ounce)
3cupsHot water
3mediumsCarrots -- chopped
2mediumsOnions -- sliced
1teaspoonGarlic powder
½teaspoonSeasoned salt
3poundsBeef chuck roast -- trimmed
Fat in 2\" chunks
1teaspoonLiquid smoke hockory
Flavoring
1canDiced green chilies -- (4
Ounce)
1Red bell pepper -- chopped

Directions

In a 5-6 quart electric slow cooker, mix together the beans, undiluted= soup, hot water, carrots, onions, garlic powder and seasoned salt. Place= the roast on top. Press into the bean mixture to cover as much as possible.= Cover and cook on the Low heat setting 9-10 hours, or until the beef and= beans are tender. Increase the heat setting to High. Stir in the liquid= smoke, chiles, and bell pepper. Cook, uncovered on High for 10-15 minutes= longer. Skim any excess fat from the top before serving. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -

Serving Ideas : Serve with braised collards or kale & Cheddar biscuits.

NOTES : Country cooking doesn't come any better. This is real down-home= meal.

Recipe By : The Best Slow Cooker Cookbook Ever, Natalie Haughton