Leah Chase'S Green Beans With Ham And Potatoes - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/2 cup butter or 1/2 cup margarine
2 1/2 cups smoked ham (diced or cubed)
2 onions, chopped
3 lbs frozen cut green beans, thawed
2 cups chicken broth
1 lb new potato, cut in half
1 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper
1 red bell pepper, chopped

Preparation

Melt butter in a large pan over medium heat.
Saute ham and onions for 5 minutes.
Except for the red bell pepper, add the rest of the ingredients.
Bring to a boil.
Reduce heat to low, cook and cover for 15-20 minutes adding the red bell pepper for the last 2-3 minutes.