Mama's Black-Eyed Pea Casserole

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1 pound ground beef

1 medium yellow onion, diced

2 cloves garlic, chopped

3 cups cooked black-eyed peas

1 medium jalapeno, diced

1 (10-ounce) can diced tomatoes (recommended: Ro-tel)

1 (10-ounce) can cream of mushroom soup

1 (10-ounce) can cream of chicken soup

1 (10-ounce) can mild enchilada sauce

A few dashes of Louisiana hot sauce

2 tablespoons Essence, recipe follows

1 package corn tortillas

Butter

2 cups grated cheddar

Chopped green onions, for garnish

Emeril's ESSENCE Creole Seasoning (also referred to as Bayou Blast):

2 1/2 tablespoons paprika

2 tablespoons salt

2 tablespoons garlic powder

1 tablespoon black pepper

1 tablespoon onion powder

1 tablespoon cayenne pepper

1 tablespoon dried oregano

1 tablespoon dried thyme