Chili Pot Pie

Two comforting family favorites are combined in one easy pot pie.

Makes 5 servings (1­ cup each)

Prep Time: 15 Min
Baking Time: 20 Min

Ingredients:

• 1 - pound lean (at least 80%) ground beef
• 1 - cup chopped onions (2 medium)
• 1 - cup chopped green bell pepper (1 medium)
• 1 - cup sliced fresh mushrooms
• 2 - teaspoons chili powder
• 1 - can (15 ounces) black beans, drained, rinsed
• 1 - can (15 ounces) pizza sauce
• 1 - can (10 3/4 ounces) condensed Cheddar cheese soup
• 1 - can (10.2 ounces) refrigerated original biscuits (5 biscuits)*
• 1/2 - cup shredded Cheddar cheese (2 ounces)

Directions:

Preheat oven to 375°F.

1. In 12-inch nonstick skillet, cook beef and onions over medium-high heat, stirring frequently, until beef is thoroughly cooked. Drain.
2. Stir in bell pepper, mushrooms, chili powder, beans, pizza sauce and soup.
3. Cook about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until mixture comes to a simmer.
4. Spoon hot mixture into ungreased 2 1/2-quart casserole.
5. Separate dough into 5 biscuits.
6. Cut each in half crosswise; place, cut side down, around edge of hot mixture.
7. Sprinkle with cheese.
8. Bake 15 to 20 minutes or until biscuits are golden brown and no longer doughy on bottom.

*Keep the refrigerated biscuits very cold until it's time to cut them and place them on the casserole.

High Altitude (3500-6500 ft): After stirring in bell pepper, mushrooms, chili powder, beans, pizza sauce and soup, cook about 6 minutes, stirring occasionally. Bake pie 20 to 25 minutes.