Ham Green Bean Potato Crock Pot Recipe
Description
This ham green bean potato crock pot recipe is an easy, delicious and nutritious meal that you can prepare in no time. The combination of ham, green beans, and potatoes makes for a tasty and hearty dish that your whole family will enjoy. It is also a great way to use up any leftover ham you may have. Serve this crock pot meal with some crusty bread or a salad for a complete meal.
Prep Time
This meal requires very minimal prep time of 10 minutes or less. All you need to do is dice the potatoes and ham, rinse the green beans, and gather the other ingredients needed.
Cook Time
This meal is cooked in a crock pot, so it requires a total cooking time of 4-6 hours on low heat or 2-3 hours on high heat. Cooking times may vary depending on the size of potatoes used, so check the tenderness of the potatoes after 4 hours.
Ingredients
- 3 cups cubed ham
- 1 pound fresh or frozen green beans, rinsed
- 1 pound small red potatoes, diced
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
1. Place cubed ham, green beans, potatoes, onion, and garlic in a slow cooker.
2. In a small bowl, whisk together chicken broth, thyme, garlic powder, black pepper, and salt. Pour over the ingredients in the slow cooker and stir to combine.
3. Cover and cook on low heat for 4-6 hours or on high heat for 2-3 hours, until potatoes are tender.
4. Serve with crusty bread or a salad. Enjoy!
Equipment
- Crock Pot
- Small Bowl
- Knife
- Cutting Board
- Measuring Cups and Spoons
Notes
This meal can be easily customized to your taste. Feel free to substitute other vegetables such as carrots or celery for the green beans. You can also use any type of ham you prefer, such as smoked, honey-glazed, or diced.
Nutrition: Per Serving
- Calories: 238 kcal
- Carbohydrates: 24 g
- Protein: 15 g
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 37 mg
- Sodium: 744 mg
- Potassium: 578 mg
- Fiber: 4 g
- Sugar: 2 g
- Vitamin A: 71 IU
- Vitamin C: 12 mg
- Calcium: 40 mg
- Iron: 2 mg
Recipe Tips
If you are using frozen green beans, be sure to thaw them before adding to the slow cooker. You can also substitute canned green beans if you prefer. Be sure to drain and rinse the beans before adding to the crock pot.
If you want to make this dish even heartier, you can add diced carrots or celery to the mix. To make it even more flavorful, you can use smoked or honey-glazed ham. You can also add additional seasonings to taste, such as Italian seasoning, onion powder, or paprika.
This meal can be stored in the refrigerator for up to four days. You can also freeze the leftovers for up to three months. To reheat, simply place in a saucepan over medium heat and heat until warm.
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