Ham & Red Beans with Rice

• 3 cans (15.5 oz. each) kidney beans, rinsed and drained
• 1 can (14.5 oz.) Cajun or Mexican stewed tomatoes*
• 2 c. cubed fully cooked ham
• 1/2 c. water
• 1/2 tsp. garlic powder
• 1/2 tsp. ground cumin
• 1/2 tsp. dried thyme
• 1/2 tsp. dried oregano
• 1/4 tsp. black pepper
• 3 dashes hot sauce*
• Hot cooked rice
  

In a large sauce pan or Dutch oven, bring all ingredients to a boil. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 30 minutes.

Serve over rice.

*If you don't care for spicy food, you can use regular diced tomatoes and omit the hot sauce.