Ingredients

  • 1 c. elbow spaghetti
  • 5 c. frozen black-eyed peas
  • 1 c. chopped onion
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 Tbsp. bacon drippings
  • 1 lb. ground beef
  • 2 (16 oz.) cans stewed tomatoes, undrained and chopped
  • 1 to 2 Tbsp. Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 1/2 tsp. chili seasoning
  • 1 tsp. seasoning salt
  • 2 tsp. garlic salt
  • 1/2 tsp. oregano
  • 1/2 tsp. basil
  • 1 1/2 tsp. sugar
  • 1 tsp. salt
  • 1/4 tsp. pepper

Method

  • Cook spaghetti according to directions; drain and set aside. Cook peas according to directions and drain and set aside.
  • Saute onion and garlic in bacon drippings in large skillet until onion is tender.
  • Add beef and cook, stirring constantly, until browned. Drain off drippings.
  • Add next 10 ingredients, mixing well. Simmer 25 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Stir in spaghetti and peas; simmer an additional 5 minutes.
  • Makes 8 to 10 servings.