Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 1 Tablespoon olive oil (extra virgin)
  • 3/4 cup onion (chopped)
  • 2 cloves garlic (chopped)
  • 1.5-2 cups ham (diced (leave out for vegetarian version))
  • 1 lime (zested and juiced)
  • 3 cans black beans (15 oz.)
  • 2 cups chicken stock (use vegetable stock for vegetarian version)
  • 1 can tomatoes and chili peppers (Rotel brand is our favorite (10 ounce))
  • 1 teaspoon hot sauce (adjust according to preference)
  • 1/2 teaspoon cumin
  • salt and pepper, to taste

Instruction

  • In a large pot, heat oil over medium to medium-high heat. 
  • Add onion and saute' until soft, about 3-4 minutes.
  • Add garlic, and saute' additional minute.
  • Add ham and saute' additional minute.
  • Stir in lime zest, beans (including liquid), stock, tomatoes (including juice), hot sauce and cumin. Bring to a boil.
  • Reduce heat to simmer and let simmer for 45 minutes. 
  • Partially mash the beans with potato masher to thicken.
  • Add the lime juice and salt and pepper if needed. 
  • Garnish with your choice of sour cream, cilantro, diced tomatoes, diced jalapenos, parsley, crushed corn chips.