Texas Cooperative Extension

Chicharo con Carne
(Peas with Meat)

6 servings: 1 cup per serving

Diabetic Exchanges: 1 Vegetable and 2 Meat, Medium Fat

1 pound lean hamburger meat pepper

1/2 onion, chopped garlic

2 cups canned tomatoes Comino powder (optional)

salt 2 cups canned green peas

Brown hamburger meat and onion in a large skillet without fat; drain off excess fat. Add tomatoes, seasonings, and peas with liquid, and 1-cup water. Simmer for 5 minutes.
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1 pound lean hamburger meat		pepper
1/2 onion, chopped		garlic
2 cups canned tomatoes		Comino powder (optional)
salt		2 cups canned green peas
Brown hamburger meat and onion in a large skillet without fat; drain off excess fat. Add tomatoes, seasonings, and peas with liquid, and 1-cup water. Simmer for 5 minutes. RECIPE INDEX \| PLANTANSWERS \| AGGIE HORTICULTURE