Crock Pot Green Beans Ham
Transform your next family meal with this comforting Crock Pot Green Beans and Ham recipe! Combining fresh green beans, tender chunks of ham steak, and the subtle sweetness of slow-cooked onions and garlic, this dish is simmered in savory chicken broth for hours to create a rich, homestyle flavor. Optional baby potatoes add a hearty touch, making it a satisfying one-pot meal or a standout side dish. With just 15 minutes of prep time, this easy slow-cooker recipe is perfect for busy weekdays or lazy weekends. Customize the seasoning with a hint of red pepper flakes for a spicy kick or keep it mild for a classic Southern-inspired dish. Serve it warm for a crowd-pleasing favorite that’s as nutritious as it is delicious!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 pounds fresh green beans
- 1 pound ham steak (cubed)
- 1 large yellow onion (finely chopped)
- 3 cloves garlic cloves (minced)
- 3 cups chicken broth
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon salt (optional, to taste)
- 0.25 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1 pound baby potatoes (halved, optional)
Instructions
Wash and trim the ends of the green beans.
In a crock pot, add the chopped onion and minced garlic to form a flavorful base.
Layer the green beans and cubed ham steak on top of the onion and garlic.
If using, add the baby potatoes, distributing them evenly throughout the crock pot.
Pour the chicken broth over the vegetables and ham to cover them partially.
Add the butter in small dollops over the ingredients in the crock pot.
Sprinkle black pepper, salt (if using), and red pepper flakes (if desired) over the top.
Cover the crock pot with a lid and set it to Low heat. Cook for 6 hours, or until the green beans and potatoes (if included) are tender.
Taste and adjust seasoning as needed before serving.
Serve warm as a hearty main dish or side. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1723 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 63.5 g | 81% | |
| Saturated Fat | 31.2 g | 156% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 320 mg | 107% | |
| Sodium | 8305 mg | 361% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 172.3 g | 63% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 44.3 g | 158% | |
| Total Sugars | 46.2 g | ||
| Protein | 133.3 g | 267% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 553 mg | 43% | |
| Iron | 18.2 mg | 101% | |
| Potassium | 5882 mg | 125% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
