Ingredients
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2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
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1 green bell pepper, coarsely chopped
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1 medium onion, coarsely chopped
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1 large garlic clove, minced
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1/2 pound smoked ham, sliced 1/2 inch thick and cut into 1/2-inch dice
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1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
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1/2 teaspoon coriander
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1 canned chipotle chile in adobo, minced (about 1 teaspoon)
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Two 15-ounce cans black beans, drained
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One 15-ounce can hominy, drained
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1 1/2 cups chicken stock or canned low-sodium broth
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1/4 cup finely chopped cilantro
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Salt and freshly ground pepper
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1/2 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
Directions
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In a large saucepan, heat the olive oil until shimmering. Add the bell pepper, onion and garlic and cook over moderately high heat until the vegetables are just beginning to brown, about 4 minutes. Add the ham, cumin, coriander and chipotle and cook until the ham is lightly browned, about 3 minutes longer. Add the black beans, hominy and stock and bring to a boil. Simmer the stew over moderate heat until slightly thickened, about 10 minutes.
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Add the cilantro and season the stew with salt and pepper. Spoon the stew into deep bowls, sprinkle with the Cheddar and serve.
Serve With
Warm corn tortillas and a bowl of sour cream.