Slow Cooked Black Eyed Peas with Ham

smoked lean ham steak, diced (or a ham bone would be perfect)

dried black-eyed peas, rinsed and soaked overnight

bay leaves

olive oil

medium onion, diced

garlic, diced

red bell pepper, stemmed, seeded, and diced

jalapeno chile, seeded and minced

tomato, diced

chili powder (I used chipotle)

cumin

salt

ground black pepper