Food and Recipes Recipes Beef-and-Black-eyed Pea Chili Recipes Black-Eyed-Peas add an undeniable Southern touch to classic beef chili. You'll want to serve this chili with savory homemade cornbread. Toppings like pickled jalapeño pepper slices, shredded Cheddar cheese, and pico de gallo complete the perfect winter weeknight dinner. By Southern Living Editors Southern Living Editors Since 1966, the editors of Southern Living have been carrying out the mission of the brand: to bring enjoyment, fulfillment, and inspiration to our readers by celebrating life in the South. We inspire creativity in their homes, their kitchens, their gardens, and their personal style. We are a friend they can trust, a guide to the seasons, a helping hand during the holidays, and a relentless champion of the Southern way of life. Southern Living's editorial guidelines Published on February 15, 2018 Print Share Share Tweet Pin Email Photo: Becky Luigart-Stayner Total Time: 1 hrs Yield: 10 cups Ingredients 2 pounds ground chili meat 1 medium-size sweet onion, chopped 3 garlic cloves, minced 3 garlic cloves, minced 2 tablespoons chili powder 2 teaspoons ground cumin 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 (6-oz.) can tomato paste 2 (14.5-oz.) cans diced tomatoes 1 (16-oz.) package frozen black-eyed peas 1 (16-oz.) package frozen black-eyed peas 1 cup beef broth 1 (4.5-oz.) can chopped green chiles 2 teaspoons salt 1 teaspoon smoked paprika 1/2 teaspoon ground red pepper Toppings: pickled jalapeño pepper slices, shredded Cheddar cheese, pico de gallo Directions Cook first 3 ingredients in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat, stirring often, 8 to 10 minutes or until meat crumbles and is no longer pink; drain. Cook chili powder and cumin in hot olive oil in Dutch oven over medium heat, stirring constantly, 2 to 3 minutes or until fragrant. Add tomato paste, and cook, stirring constantly, 2 minutes. Add diced tomatoes, next 7 ingredients, and beef mixture; bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Cover, reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer 30 minutes. Serve with desired toppings. Print