Instructions

  1. In a large sauce pan or dutch oven, over medium heat, cook bacon and onions until tender.
  2. Add tomatoes, stirring to break up (or use diced tomatoes.) Stir in beans, ketchup, brown sugar, chili powder, cumin and hot pepper flakes.
  3. Bring mixture to a boil, reduce heat and simmer 20 minutes.
  4. Add ham, cook 10 minutes longer to warm through.