Ham And Bean Chili

• 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

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 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.

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

Taken from www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/ham-and-bean-chili/ (may not work)