Ingredients

  • 2 lbs beef round steak, cut into 3/4-inch strips
  • 2 tablespoons lard or 2 tablespoons oil
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon savory
  • 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 cup rice
  • 3/4 cup celery, thinly sliced
  • 1 onion, peeled and chopped
  • 1 (15 ounce) can black-eyed peas, drained and rinsed
  • 1 (15 ounce) can tomatoes, undrained

Method

  • Brown beef strips in lard or oil; sprinkle with next three ingredients.
  • Add 1 1/2 cups water; cover tightly and cook slowly 30 minutes.
  • Remove meat and set aside; add rice, celery and onion to pan liquid.
  • Return meat to pan and add peas and tomatoes.
  • Cover tightly and continue cooking slowly until rice and meat are done, adding additional water if needed to prevent scorching, about 45 minutes.