Slow Cooker Hoppin' John Chowder recipe

6 servings

1 1/2 cups instant white rice

1 pound ground beef sirloin

1/2 cup chopped green bell pepper

1 cup chopped onion

3 (15.5 ounce) cans black-eyed peas with liquid

1 (10.5 ounce) can condensed beef broth

2 (10 ounce) cans diced tomatoes and green chiles

1/2 cup water, or as needed

Prepare rice according to package instructions, and set aside.

Meanwhile, combine the ground sirloin, green pepper and onion in a large skillet over medium-high heat.

Cook, stirring frequently, and crumbling beef until no longer pink.

Drain off grease.

Place the rice and beef mixture into a 5 quart slow cooker.

Add the black-eyed peas, beef broth, diced tomatoes with green chilies and enough water to cover everything.

Cover, and cook on Low for 4 to 6 hours.