Ham Chili Stew - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 cups cooked ham (cubed)
1 red bell pepper (chopped)
1 medium onion (chopped)
1 clove garlic (crushed)
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 (15 ounce) can kidney beans (rinse & drain)
1 (15 ounce) can pinto beans (rinse & drain)
1 (15 ounce) can great northern beans (rinse & drain)
1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes (undrained)
1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce
1 (8 ounce) jar mild picante sauce
1/2 cup water
1 (2 1/2 ounce) can black olives
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon thyme
1 teaspoon beef bouillon granules (or one cube)
1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Preparation

In Dutch oven, heat oil and saute peppers, onion, and garlic until tender.
Add ham, beans, tomatoes, tomato& picante sauces, and water.
Bring to a boil.
Add remaining ingredients, lower heat, and simmer uncovered for 20 minutes.
Add cooked pasta, if desired, for\"chili mac\".