Ham & Beans with Rice

Who knew a 10lb ham would be to much for 2 adults & 2 toddlers?!?! We had a lot of Christmas ham leftover & a giant ham bone. I've heard of ham & beans but I've never had it. So I googled & combined several different recipes to suit our tastes. Delicious!!! And even better the WHOLE family liked it! Even Marley who currently thinks she only likes mac'n'cheese! Success!!


Ham & Beans with Rice

Leftover ham bone with some meat still on (I'd say I used 1lb of meat of you don't have a bone to use!)
2 cans chicken stock
2 bay leaves
2T Spanish paprika
1T garlic powder
2 carrots - peeled & chopped
2 stalks celery - chopped
1 small onion - chopped
1 can chili beans
1 can black beans - drained & rinsed
8oz tomato paste
Prepared white rice

In a large crockpot add all the ingredients, except the rice. Cook on low for 6 hours. Remove the ham bone & shred the meat off. Return the meat to the crockpot. Continue cooking for 2 hours. Serve over rice.

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