Ham Stew Crock Pot Recipe
Description
Ham stew is an easy and delicious comfort food made with cooked ham, potatoes, carrots, celery, onion, and peas. This crock pot version is even easier, as the slow cooker does all the work. This hearty stew is great for a crowd, and perfect for a weeknight dinner. The amazing aroma will draw everyone to the table, and the flavor will keep them coming back for more. With only a few minutes of prep time, this classic stew can be ready in just a few hours.
Prep Time
Total time to prepare this ham stew crock pot recipe is 10 minutes. This includes the time to chop the vegetables and measure the ingredients.
Cook Time
This ham stew recipe takes 6 hours to cook in a slow cooker. You can cook it on low for 8 hours, or on high for 4 hours, if needed.
Ingredients
You will need the following ingredients to make ham stew in a crock pot:
- 1 pound cooked ham, diced
- 3 cups potatoes, diced
- 1 cup carrots, diced
- 1 cup celery, diced
- 1/2 cup onion, diced
- 1 cup frozen peas
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons cold water
Instructions
To make this ham stew crock pot recipe:
- Add the diced ham, potatoes, carrots, celery, onion, and frozen peas to the crock pot.
- Sprinkle the garlic powder, thyme, and black pepper over the vegetables.
- Pour the chicken broth over the vegetables and ham, and stir to combine.
- Cover the crock pot and cook on low for 6 hours.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the cornstarch and cold water. Stir into the stew.
- Cover and cook for an additional 30 minutes, or until the stew is thickened.
- Serve hot.
Equipment
You will need the following equipment to make this ham stew recipe:
- Knife
- Cutting board
- Measuring cups
- Measuring spoons
- Small bowl
- Whisk
- 6-quart slow cooker
Notes
This recipe can be easily doubled or tripled to serve a crowd. If you are doubling the recipe, you may need to cook it a bit longer, as the slow cooker will be fuller. You can also add other vegetables, such as green beans, zucchini, or squash.
Nutrition: Per Serving
This ham stew crock pot recipe makes 8 servings. Each serving contains approximately:
- 230 calories
- 7 grams fat
- 13 grams protein
- 28 grams carbohydrates
- 5 grams fiber
Recipe Tips
To make this ham stew crock pot recipe even easier, you can use pre-cut vegetables, such as diced potatoes, carrots, and celery. You can also use diced ham from the deli counter. For a vegetarian version, you can substitute cooked beans for the ham. This stew can also be made on the stovetop in a large pot. Simmer for about 30 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender.
This ham stew is a delicious, hearty meal that is sure to please the whole family. With just a few minutes of prep time, it can be ready in no time. Serve it with a fresh green salad and some crusty bread for a complete meal.
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