Ham And Bean Chili

• 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

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.

ham, onion, green pepper, garlic, olive oil, tomatoes, kidney beans, black beans, pinto beans, picante sauce, tomato sauce, water, olives, beef bouillon, thyme, salt, pepper, cheddar cheese

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/ham-and-bean-chili-337809 (may not work)