Jamaican Ham and Bean Recipe

Name: Jamaican Ham and Bean
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Soup; 1 tablespoon oil; 1/3 cup frozen chopped onion; 2 (16-oz.) cans Old El Paso Vegetarian Refried Beans; 1 (11-oz.) can Green Giant Mexicorn Whole Kernel Corn, Red and Green Peppers; 1 (11-oz.) can Green Giant White Shoepeg Corn; 1 (4.5-oz.) can Old El Paso Chopped Green Chiles; 1/2 cup Old El Paso Thick 'n Chunky Salsa; 1 (14-oz.) can chicken broth; 1 teaspoon Jamaican jerk seasoning; 1 lb. cooked lean ham, cut into 1/2-inch pieces; 1 (2 1/4-oz.) can sliced ripe olives, drained; 1/3 cup lime juice; Garnish; 6 tablespoons sour cream; 6 lime slices

Servings: persons

Soup
1 tablespoon oil
1/3 cup frozen chopped onion
2 (16-oz.) cans Old El Paso Vegetarian Refried Beans
1 (11-oz.) can Green Giant Mexicorn Whole Kernel Corn, Red and Green Peppers
1 (11-oz.) can Green Giant White Shoepeg Corn
1 (4.5-oz.) can Old El Paso Chopped Green Chiles
1/2 cup Old El Paso Thick 'n Chunky Salsa
1 (14-oz.) can chicken broth
1 teaspoon Jamaican jerk seasoning
1 lb. cooked lean ham, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1 (2 1/4-oz.) can sliced ripe olives, drained
1/3 cup lime juice
Garnish
6 tablespoons sour cream
6 lime slices

1
Heat oil in large saucepan over medium heat until hot.
2
Add onion; cook and stir 3 to 4 minutes or until tender.
3
Add refried beans, whole kernel corn, shoepeg corn, chiles, salsa, broth and jerk seasoning; mix well.
4
Bring to a boil.
5
Reduce heat to low; simmer 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
6
Add ham, olives and lime juice; mix well.
7
Cook 3 to 4 minutes or until thoroughly heated, stirring occasionally.
8
To serve, ladle soup into individual bowls.
9
Top each serving with 1 tablespoon sour cream and lime slice.

454

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Soup, 1 tablespoon oil, 1/3 cup frozen chopped onion, 2 (16-oz.) cans Old El Paso Vegetarian Refried Beans, and more.

Yes, Jamaican Ham and Bean falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Jamaican Ham and Bean

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Variations & substitutions

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