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Ham and Bean Chili

Name: Ham and Bean Chili
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 10 servings (about 2-1/2 quarts).
Cuisine: North America, Mexican
Ingredients: 2 cups cubed fully cooked ham; 1 medium onion, chopped; 1 medium green pepper, chopped; 1 garlic clove, minced; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 can (28 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained; 1 can (16 ounces) kidney beans, rinsed and drained; 1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained; 1 can (15 ounces) pinto beans, rinsed and drained; 1 jar (8 ounces) picante sauce; 1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce; 1/2 cup water, optional; 1 can (2-1/4 ounces) sliced ripe olives, drained; 1 teaspoon beef bouillon granules; 1 teaspoon dried thyme; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; Shredded cheddar cheese

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Total Time

Prep: 20 min. Cook: 15 min.

Makes

10 servings (about 2-1/2 quarts)

Updated: Feb. 12, 2022

Leftover ham gets an unusual treatment from Carol Forcum of Marion, Illinois in this creative chili blend that features three kinds of convenient canned beans. "I sometimes serve it in bowls over rice or corn bread and garnish it with cheese," she notes.

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Ingredients

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

Directions

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 if desired. Bring to a boil. Stir in the olives, bouillon, thyme, salt and pepper. Reduce heat, simmer, uncovered, for 15-20 minutes. Garnish with cheese.

Nutrition Facts

1 cup: 214 calories, 5g fat (1g saturated fat), 15mg cholesterol, 1242mg sodium, 30g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 8g fiber), 13g protein.

Ham and Bean Chili

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