Hoppin` John Recipe

Cover peas with water; bring to a boil. Add bacon, onion, garlic and salt. Reduce heat to low, cover and cook for about 2 hours or until peas are tender.

Add rice; cover and cook for about 20 minutes. While rice is cooking saute beef, adding a little salt and fresh ground black pepper to taste. Add beef mixture to the peas and rice mixture. Stir to combine and serve hot.