Ham And Bean Chili

Total Time: 35 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 20 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 2 cups cubed cooked ham
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 1 medium green pepper, chopped
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 1 tablespoon olive oil or 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 28 ounces diced tomatoes, undrained
• 16 ounces kidney beans, rinsed and drained
• 15 ounces black beans, rinsed and drained
• 15 ounces pinto beans, rinsed and drained
• 8 ounces picante sauce
• 8 ounces tomato sauce
• 1/2 cup water (optional)
• 2 1/4 ounces sliced ripe olives, drained
• 1 teaspoon beef bouillon
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Recipe

• 1 in a large saucepan, cook the ham, onion, green pepper, and garlic in oil until tender. stir in tomatoes, beans, picante sauce, tomato sauce, and water. bring to a boil.
• 2 stir in remaining ingredients except cheese. reduce heat and simmer uncovered for 15 to 20 minutes.
• 3 garnish with cheese in individual serving bowls.