Hawaiian Chili

Submitted by clownes

"This is a great alternative to a traditional chili. It is especially great for Spring and Summer as it is much lighter and a bit sweet and spicy. It is very easy to make and can even be done on a camping trip as the ingredients (except for the cheese and bread) are all canned or dry. I actually dreamed about this recipe, woke up the next day and wrote it down. I have never found a similar chili so I consider this a one of a kind creation. I love it for lunch or supper, especially with a slice of swiss cheese melted on top and slice of buttered french bread. It is even better the second day as all the flavors get a chance to meld together."

 

• Ready In: 15mins
• Ingredients: 15
• Yields: 4-6 bowls
• Serves: 4-6

ingredients

• 1 (15 ounce) can chunk pineapple (with half the juice)
• 1 (15 1/2 ounce) can pinto beans (drained)
• 1 (15 1/2 ounce) can navy beans (drained)
• 1 (15 1/2 ounce) can diced new potatoes (drained)
• 16 ounces diced ham
• 1 cup chicken broth
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 1⁄2 teaspoon cumin
• 1⁄8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1⁄2 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1⁄2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 garlic clove (chopped)
• 1 teaspoon italian seasoning
• 6 slices swiss cheese
• 1 loaf French bread

directions

1. Add all ingredients, EXCEPT for the Swiss cheese & French bread, into a medium size pot and cook until heated through.
2. Melt a slice of Swiss cheese on top and serve with French bread.

Reviews

[happywifeofeliud]

I won grand champion prize at our church's chili fest using this tasty recipe. Quick and easy to make too!

 

[kolleen1021]

What an excellent, unique chili recipe. The BF loves any savory dish that contains fruit, so the pineapple was a selling point for us. I used turkey ham because it was a bit lower fat than the regular and on sale, otherwise, we made this as posted. So delicious! We've made this several times and it's part of our usual rotation now.

 

[Chris Reynolds]

My DH really liked this! Because I am trying to cut down on our sodium, I used 1 cup of dried pinto beans and 1 cup of dried navy beans. I cooked these, then drained the beans, added the rest of the ingredients, and heated through. Thanks for a very good recipe!

 

[Sydney Mike]

This was a nice tasting chili, & I liked the combination of pineapple & ham! Served it over a slice of multigrain bread with the cheese! I did divide the chili in half BEFORE adding the pineapple chunks, & added those to only half of the chili! The other half I froze to see how it keep for a few weeks! (Have done the same thing, successfully with a Hawaiian chicken chili recipe that I'd made!) Thanks for sharing! [Made & reviewed for one of my adopted chefs in this Spring's PAC]