Southwest Ham & Beans

By ctaubenheim

This is a remake using Pat Gallagher's Southwest Chicken Chili Recipe

Ingredients

• SPICE BLEND:
• 2 Tbsp olive oil
• 1 1/2 pkgs cubed ham
• 3 cans (14.5oz) chicken broth
• 3 cans (4oz) chopped green chilies
• 2 cans (15.5oz) white kidney beans (cannelloni) (drained and rinsed)
• 1 medium onion (chopped to get about 1/2 cup)
• chopped green onions
• monterey jack cheese
• 3 tsp garlic powder (if you have it, use Granulated Garlic instead of the
• powder
• 3 tsp cumin
• 1 1/2 tsp dried oregano leaves
• 1 1/2 tsp dried cilantro leaves
• 1/2 tsp ground red pepper
• dash or two of the Jalapeno seasoning (gives it a little more flavor &
• heat)

Details

Preparation time 15mins
Cooking time 90mins

Preparation

Step 1

Heat the oil in large saucepan over medium high heat. Add ham and onions; cook 4-5 minutes (thereabouts). Stir in broth, green chilies and spice blend; simmer (the original recipe said simmer for 15 minutes, but I usually let it go longer with a lid on the pan just to let the flavors develop). Stir in beans; let simmer (the longer it simmers on a low heat, the better it is. For less broth, open the lid a little to let it reduce). If desired, top with chopped green onions and cheese. If want a little more heat, recommend the Tabasco Green Sauce).