Black Eyed Pea Casserole

In our town, we have some businesses where the employees get together and publish there own recipe book. This is from one of those books. My older sister submitted this recipe probably 10 years ago.

• Ready In: 1 hr 30 mins
• Serves: 10
• Yields: 1 Casserole

Ingredients

• 1 1⁄2 lbs  ground round
• 1  medium onion, chopped
• 3 (15 ounce) cans  jalapeno black-eyed peas (2 drained, 1 not )
• 2  cups  cooked MINUTE rice
• 1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce
• 1 (10 ounce) can Rotel Tomatoes
•  salt and pepper
•  grated cheese (optional)

Directions

1. Brown meat and drain, add onions and cook untul translucent. In a 9x13 inch baking dish, mix all ingredients except cheese. Bake at 350 degrees for 30-40 minutes. Top with cheese if desired.