Crock Pot Spicy Seven Bean

Total Time: 8 hrs 30 mins Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 8 hrs

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 1 (1 lb) package cubed 95% lean ham
• 2 cups seven beans, with seasoning included
• 5 cups water
• 1 small onion
• 1 teaspoon minced garlic or 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 8 ounces baby carrots
• 4 stalks celery, sliced
• 4 plum tomatoes, diced
• 1/2 teaspoon grated ginger
• 1 bay leaf
• 1/2 teaspoon lemon pepper
• 2 tablespoons barbecue sauce
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 3 tablespoons ketchup

Recipe

• 1 combine 5 cups of water with beans in crock pot and let stand overnight.
• 2 drain standing water from the crock pot and add 5 fresh cups cold water.
• 3 add spices, sauces,& vegetables to the crock pot.
• 4 cook on high for approximately 6 hours or until beans are done, then cook on low for an additional 2 hours.