Description
Hearty Southern classic Crockpot ham, green beans and potatoes slow-cook into a comforting one-pot meal that brings family together. Savory ham, tender vegetables, and rich broth create a soul-warming dish perfect for weekend gatherings and easy weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 1 lb cooked ham, diced or cut into chunks
Vegetables:
- 1 ½ lbs (680 grams) fresh green beans, trimmed
- 2 lbs (907 grams) baby potatoes (or red potatoes), quartered
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
Seasonings and Liquids:
- 3 cups (710 milliliters) chicken broth (low sodium preferred)
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon smoked paprika (optional)
- Salt, to taste (optional)
- Fresh parsley, chopped
- Red pepper flakes
Instructions
- Prepare a culinary foundation by thoroughly rinsing green beans, removing any tough stems or blemishes, and chopping them into uniform segments.
- Transform potatoes into consistent bite-sized cubes, ensuring even cooking and aesthetic appeal throughout the dish.
- Cut ham into precise, bite-sized morsels, guaranteeing balanced flavor distribution in every spoonful.
- Layer the crockpot strategically, positioning ham pieces across the bottom to create a savory base for subsequent ingredients.
- Arrange potato cubes atop the ham, creating a substantial middle layer that will absorb surrounding flavors.
- Carefully distribute green beans as the top layer, allowing them to nestle between potato chunks and absorb rich, meaty undertones.
- Season the assembled ingredients with complementary spices, ensuring a harmonious blend of salt, pepper, and optional herbs like thyme or rosemary.
- Pour sufficient liquid (water or chicken broth) to maintain moisture and prevent ingredient scorching during slow cooking.
- Cover the crockpot and set to low temperature, allowing ingredients to simmer and meld together for approximately 6-7 hours.
- Periodically check liquid levels and gently stir to prevent sticking and promote even cooking.
- Once potatoes are tender and ham is heated thoroughly, the dish is ready to be served piping hot as a comforting, one-pot meal.
Notes
- Choose fresh, crisp green beans for the best texture and flavor in this comforting dish.
- Cut potatoes uniformly to ensure even cooking and prevent some pieces from becoming mushy while others remain undercooked.
- Opt for low-sodium ham to control salt levels, especially if you’re watching your sodium intake or prefer a lighter meal.
- For a vegetarian twist, swap ham with smoked tofu or plant-based protein cubes to maintain the dish’s hearty character.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6-7 hours
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 620 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 42 g
- Fiber: 6 g
- Protein: 14 g
- Cholesterol: 35 mg