RICK'S SPICY BEANS AND HAM

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The great thing about beans are the endless variations. After years of experimenting, I've settled on this recipe, which is loaded with flavor. I like to put mine in the refrigerator overnight, then scrape the fat off the top before reheating. Serve with a good, crusty bread.

Provided by Rick Douthit

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes     Beans and Peas

Time 6h35m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 (16 ounce) package dried white navy beans
1 (16 ounce) package 12-bean soup mix
2 tablespoons butter, or to taste
2 large onions, chopped
4 carrots, chopped
4 stalks celery, chopped
4 smoked ham hocks, or more to taste
1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes
1 (12 fluid ounce) can or bottle beer
2 (6 ounce) cans chopped green chiles
2 tablespoons chicken soup base
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper, or to taste
water to cover

Steps:

  • Rinse navy beans and 12-bean mix thoroughly and set aside.
  • Melt butter in a large stockpot over medium-high heat; saute onions, carrots, and celery until onions are clear and soft, 15 to 20 minutes.
  • Mix bean mixture, ham hocks, tomatoes, beer, green chiles, chicken soup base, chili powder, cumin, and cayenne pepper into onion mixture; add enough water to fill the pot. Bring liquid to a boil, reduce heat to low, and simmer, stirring occasionally, until beans are soft, 6 to 8 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 509.2 calories, Carbohydrate 54.8 g, Cholesterol 51 mg, Fat 17.5 g, Fiber 21.3 g, Protein 30.4 g, SaturatedFat 6.2 g, Sodium 958.1 mg, Sugar 7.8 g

Sajim Islam
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I'm so glad I found this recipe! I've been looking for a good spicy beans and ham recipe for a while now. This one is perfect. The beans are flavorful and the ham is cooked to perfection. I will definitely be making this again.


Potine Muhuzu
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This recipe is a keeper! The beans were so flavorful and the ham was cooked to perfection. I will definitely be making this again.


Seth Xg
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I've made this recipe several times and it always turns out great. It's a great way to use up leftover ham. I usually serve it with rice and a side of cornbread.


Pedro Andres
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This recipe was just okay. The beans were a little bland and the ham was a little tough. I would not make this again.


Danielle Ross
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This recipe was easy to follow and the beans turned out great. The ham was a little dry, but overall this was a good recipe.


Onaolapo Gambari
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This recipe was pretty good. The beans were a little too spicy for my taste, but the ham was cooked perfectly. I would make this again, but I would use less chili powder next time.


Max Maruf
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I've been looking for a good spicy beans and ham recipe and this one fits the bill perfectly. The beans were flavorful and the ham was cooked to perfection. I will definitely be making this again.


OFFOR PRECIOUS
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This recipe is a 5-star winner! The beans were cooked to perfection and the ham was so tender. I will definitely be making this again.


MD Sajahan Khan
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I made this recipe last night and it was a hit! My family loved it. The beans were so tender and the ham was perfectly cooked. I will definitely be making this again.


Khushpu Lama
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This is a great recipe! I've made it several times and it always turns out great. The beans are flavorful and the ham adds a nice touch of smokiness. I usually serve it with rice and a side of cornbread.