Ham Chili Stew

Total Time: 45 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 30 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 2 cups cooked ham (cubed)
• 1 red bell pepper (chopped)
• 1 medium onion (chopped)
• 1 clove garlic (crushed)
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 (15 ounce) can kidney beans (rinse & drain)
• 1 (15 ounce) can pinto beans (rinse & drain)
• 1 (15 ounce) can great northern beans (rinse & drain)
• 1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes (undrained)
• 1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce
• 1 (8 ounce) jar mild picante sauce
• 1/2 cup water
• 1 (2 1/2 ounce) can black olives
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon thyme
• 1 teaspoon beef bouillon granules (or one cube)
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Recipe

• 1 in dutch oven, heat oil and saute peppers, onion, and garlic until tender.
• 2 add ham, beans, tomatoes, tomato& picante sauces, and water.
• 3 bring to a boil.
• 4 add remaining ingredients, lower heat, and simmer uncovered for 20 minutes.
• 5 add cooked pasta, if desired, for"chili mac".