Hoppin John(South Carolina) - cooking recipe

Ingredients

4 slices bacon
3/4 c. chopped onion
1/2 c. finely chopped green pepper
1/3 c. chopped celery
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 (15 oz.) can black-eyed peas, drained
1/2 c. beef broth
1/2 tsp. dried marjoram, crushed
1/2 tsp. dried thyme, crushed
1/8 tsp. ground red pepper
2 c. cooked rice
1 medium tomato, cut in wedges or 6 cherry tomatoes, halved
2 Tbsp. thinly sliced green onion

Preparation

In large skillet, cook bacon slices until crisp.
Drain bacon on paper towels, reserving 2 tablespoons dripping in skillet. Crumble bacon and set aside.
Add onion, green pepper, celery and garlic to reserved drippings.
Cook until nearly tender.
Stir in black-eyed peas, beef broth, thyme, marjoram and red pepper.
Stir in cooked rice; heat through.
Garnish with bacon, tomato and green onion.