"the big texan" texas caviar

Recipe by
Nancy Lopez
Amarillo, TX

If you have ever heard of the Big Texan Restaurant where they have a 72 ounce steak competition, this recipe comes from their kitchen, reduced to a manageable serving size. Great for New Year's Day football games for friends and family.

prep time 15 Min
method No-Cook or Other

Ingredients For "the big texan" texas caviar

  • 2 can
    15-16 oz each black-eye peas, drained
  • 1 md
    jalapeno chili, minced
  • 1/4 sm
    onion, minced
  • 1/2
    green bell peper, chopped
  • 1/3 c
    italian dressing
  • 2 Tbsp
    chili powder
  • 2 Tbsp
    ground cumin
  • salt to taste
  • 1/4 tsp
    ground red pepper

How To Make "the big texan" texas caviar

  • 1
    Drain black-eye peas and combine remaining ingredients.
  • 2
    Serve chilled with corn chips or corn bread.
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