Southern Green Beans Ham Potatoes
Get ready to savor the ultimate comfort food with this Southern Green Beans Ham Potatoes recipe! Packed with tender, fresh green beans, creamy red potatoes, and smoky diced ham, this dish is slow-simmered in a flavorful chicken broth infused with aromatic onion, garlic, smoked paprika, and a touch of optional red pepper flakes for a hint of heat. Perfectly seasoned and irresistibly hearty, this one-pot wonder is a true Southern classic that works beautifully as a side dish or a satisfying main course. With just 15 minutes of prep and a low-effort simmer, it’s an easy, soul-warming recipe that’s perfect for any family dinner or holiday table. Classic Southern flavors and wholesome ingredients shine in every bite!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound fresh green beans, trimmed
- 1 pound small red potatoes, quartered
- 1 cup ham, diced
- 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 0.25 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
Prepare the ingredients: Trim and rinse the green beans, quarter the red potatoes, dice the ham, chop the onion, and mince the garlic.
In a large Dutch oven or stockpot, heat the olive oil and butter over medium heat until melted.
Add the diced ham to the pot and sauté for 3-4 minutes until it begins to brown and release its flavor.
Stir in the chopped onion and garlic, cooking for an additional 2-3 minutes until the onion is translucent and fragrant.
Add the chicken broth to the pot, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom to enhance the flavor.
Stir in the trimmed green beans and quartered potatoes. Season with salt, black pepper, smoked paprika, and red pepper flakes if desired.
Bring the mixture to a gentle boil, then reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 35-40 minutes. Stir occasionally to ensure even cooking.
Test the green beans and potatoes for tenderness. They should be soft but not falling apart.
Adjust seasoning if necessary, adding more salt or pepper to taste.
Serve warm as a hearty side dish or a comforting main course. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1297 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 52.8 g | 68% | |
| Saturated Fat | 20.7 g | 103% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 187 mg | 62% | |
| Sodium | 7646 mg | 332% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 132.6 g | 48% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 21.1 g | 75% | |
| Total Sugars | 31.8 g | ||
| Protein | 85.7 g | 171% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 371 mg | 29% | |
| Iron | 13.4 mg | 74% | |
| Potassium | 4581 mg | 97% | |
*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.
