Ham Chili Recipes

HAM CHILI

Steps:

• In a large sauce pan or dutch oven, over medium heat, cook bacon and onions until tender.
• Add tomatoes, stirring to break up (or use diced tomatoes.) Stir in beans, ketchup, brown sugar, chili powder, cumin and hot pepper flakes.
• Bring mixture to a boil, reduce heat and simmer 20 minutes.
• Add ham, cook 10 minutes longer to warm through.

SMOKED HAM CHILI

Steps:

• Combine water, celery, carrots and cumin to pot and bring to a boil, add cubed/minced ham and boil until vegetables are tender.
• Pour in tomatoes (and juice) and drained and rinsed beans.
• Cook for a minute or so and then drain most of the liquid off.
• Cook until heated through.
• Taste for spice and add more if needed.

HAM CHILI STEW

Steps:

• In Dutch oven, heat oil and saute peppers, onion, and garlic until tender.
• Add ham, beans, tomatoes, tomato& picante sauces, and water.
• Bring to a boil.
• Add remaining ingredients, lower heat, and simmer uncovered for 20 minutes.
• Add cooked pasta, if desired, for"chili mac".

HAM AND BEAN CHILI

Steps:

• 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.
• Stir in remaining ingredients except cheese. Reduce heat and simmer uncovered for 15 to 20 minutes.
• Garnish with cheese in individual serving bowls.

HAM AND BEAN CHILI

Steps:

• 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.