Ham and Bean Chili

• 2 cups cubed cooked ham
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 28 ounces diced tomatoes
• 16 ounces kidney beans
• 15 ounces black beans
• 15 ounces pinto beans
• 8 ounces picante sauce
• 8 ounces tomato sauce
• 12 cup water
• 2 14 ounces sliced black olives
• 1 teaspoon beef bouillon granules
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 14 teaspoon pepper

1. In a large saucepan, cook the ham, onions and garlic in oil until tender.
2. Stire in tomatoes, beans, picante sauce, tomato sauce and water (if desired).
3. Bring to a boil.
4. Stir in olives, bouillon, thyme, salt and pepper.
5. Reduce heat and simmer, uncovered for 15-20 minutes.
6. Garnish with shredded cheddar cheese if desired.

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

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/ham-and-bean-chili-520678 (may not work)