BLACK BEANS AND HAM

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From Betty's Soul Food Collection... Cook up some comfort with ham and beans. Cornmeal biscuits are the special topper.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories Entree

Time 40m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 10

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Ingredients

1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 large onion, chopped (1 cup)
1/2 cup chopped red or green bell pepper
2 cans (15 oz each) Progresso™ black beans, undrained
2 cups cubed fully cooked ham
2 teaspoons chili powder
1 1/2 cups Original Bisquick™ mix
1/3 cup cornmeal
2/3 cup milk
1/2 cup shredded Cheddar cheese (2 ounces)

Steps:

Heat oil in 4-quart Dutch oven over medium heat. Cook onion and bell pepper in oil, stirring occasionally, until tender. Stir in beans, ham and 1 teaspoon of the chili powder. Heat to boiling; reduce heat to low.
Stir Bisquick mix, cornmeal and milk and remaining 1 teaspoon chili powder in medium bowl until soft dough forms. Drop by 6 spoonfuls onto simmering bean mixture.
Cook uncovered 10 minutes. Cover and cook 8 minutes longer. Sprinkle with cheese. Cover and cook about 2 minutes longer or until cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 470, Carbohydrate 66 g, Cholesterol 40 mg, Fiber 11 g, Protein 29 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 1720 mg