Tijuana Hoppin John Crock Pot

Bring bold Southwestern flavors to your table with this Tijuana Hoppin’ John Crock Pot recipe, a vibrant twist on the Southern classic! Packed with hearty black-eyed peas, smoky sausage, and a medley of diced tomatoes, jalapeños, and aromatic spices like cumin and smoked paprika, this dish is a savory delight with a hint of heat. The slow cooker does all the heavy lifting, allowing the rich flavors to meld together while the long-grain rice absorbs the savory broth for a perfectly satisfying one-pot meal. Garnish with fresh cilantro and a squeeze of lime for a zesty finish. This easy-to-make slow cooker recipe is perfect for busy weeknights or a crowd-pleasing dish at your next gathering—Southern comfort food with a Tijuana twist! Keywords: Tijuana Hoppin’ John, crock pot recipes, black-eyed peas, slow cooker comfort food, Southwestern flavors.

Nutriscore Rating: 70/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:360 mins

Total Time:375 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 1 cup dry black-eyed peas
• 15 ounces diced tomatoes with green chilies (e.g., Rotel)
• 1 white onion, diced
• 2 celery stalks, diced
• 1 jalapeño, seeded and minced
• 12 ounces smoked sausage, sliced
• 1 cup long-grain white rice
• 4 cups chicken broth
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 0.25 cup fresh cilantro, chopped (optional for garnish)
• 4 lime wedges (optional for serving)

Directions

Step 1

Rinse the black-eyed peas under cold water and drain them. Set aside.

Step 2

In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the smoked sausage slices until lightly browned. Drain any excess grease and set the sausage aside.

Step 3

In a 6-quart crock pot (slow cooker), combine the black-eyed peas, diced tomatoes with green chilies, onion, celery, and jalapeño.

Step 4

Add the cooked smoked sausage, chicken broth, ground cumin, smoked paprika, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper to the crock pot.

Step 5

Stir the ingredients gently to combine, then cover the crock pot with the lid.

Step 6

Cook on low for 6 to 7 hours or until the black-eyed peas are tender.

Step 7

About 30 minutes before serving, stir in the uncooked long-grain white rice. Replace the lid and let the rice cook in the mixture until tender, about 25–30 minutes.

Step 8

Once the rice is cooked, taste and adjust the seasonings as needed. Add more salt or spices, if desired.

Step 9

Serve the Tijuana Hoppin' John warm, garnished with fresh cilantro and lime wedges, if using.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	2543 grams (2543.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2296

Total Fat 101.90g	131%
Saturated Fat 37.10g	186%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.00g
Cholesterol 240mg	80%
Sodium 8830mg	384%
Total Carbohydrate 228.90g	83%
Dietary Fiber 34.10g	122%
Total Sugars 31.80g
Protein 113.90g	228%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 699mg	54%
Iron 24mg	134%
Potassium 5746mg	122%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 40.1%

Protein: 19.9%

Carbs: 40.0%