Go Back
Andre Lewis

Country Ham and Butter Bean Chili

Print Recipe
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 6 hours 30 minutes
Total Time 6 hours 45 minutes
Servings: 8
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 12 oz cooked smoked ham cut into 1/2-inch cubes
  • 45 oz canned butter beans drained and rinsed
  • 1 cup diced yellow onion
  • 1 cup diced green bell pepper
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 tbsp ancho chile powder
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 28 oz canned crushed tomatoes
  • 3 cups low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1 tbsp molasses
  • 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
  • 1/2 tsp kosher salt

Method
 

  1. Place the ham, butter beans, onion, bell pepper, garlic, ancho powder, paprika, tomatoes, broth and molasses in a 6-quart crockpot.
  2. Stir well, cover, and cook on low for 6 hours until the onion is soft and some of the beans have broken down.
  3. Mash about 1 cup of butter beans against the side of the crock and stir them into the red broth.
  4. Check that the ham is steaming hot and at least 165°F, then stir in the vinegar.
  5. Taste before adding salt; use just enough to sharpen the beans without making the smoked ham harsh.