Southwestern Skillet Pie

Martha Stewart Living Everyday Food Magazine

1 pound lean ground beef
s & p
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 red bell pepper, ribs and seeds removed, chopped
1 can black beans, drained and rinsed
1 jar mild or medium salsa (16 oz)
1 c. coarsely grated pepper jack cheese (4 oz)
Bisquick (biscuit recipe on box) or cornbread (my favorite)

Preheat oven to 425. Cook beef until browned. Season with 1 1/2 t. salt and 1/4 t. ground pepper. Add garlic and bell pepper; cook, stirring, until softened, 3-5 minutes. Stir in beans, salsa, and 1/4 c. water; cook over low heat until warmed through, about 2 minutes. Stir in 1/2 c. cheese. Remove from heat. Cover to keep warm.

Make biscuit topping, Stir 1/2 c. cheese into dough. Spoon over beef mixture in 8 small mounds, about 1 inch apart.

Bake until bubbling and topping is golden brown, 20-25 minutes.