Description
Hearty Crockpot Ham, Green Beans, and Potatoes blend rustic Southern comfort with effortless slow-cooking magic. Savory ham, tender green beans, and creamy potatoes merge into a satisfying one-pot meal you’ll crave on chilly evenings.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 1 package Hursts HamBeens 15 Bean Soup (with seasoning packet)
- 1 leftover ham bone with meat (or ham hocks, diced ham, or 1 pound cooked sausage)
Vegetables and Aromatics:
- 1 medium yellow onion (diced)
- 1 clove garlic (minced)
- 15 ounces (425 grams) diced tomatoes (1 can)
Liquids and Seasonings:
- 8 cups (1.9 liters) low sodium chicken broth (or chicken stock)
- 1 lemon (juiced)
- 1 teaspoon chili powder (optional)
- Optional: Hot sauce or crushed red pepper to taste
Instructions
- Thoroughly rinse green beans, carefully removing any foreign particles, and set aside the seasoning packet for later use.
- Place green beans, chicken broth, ham bone (or alternative meat), diced onion, minced garlic, and chili powder into a 6-quart crockpot, ensuring ingredients are evenly distributed.
- Cook on high temperature for 5 hours or low temperature for 7-8 hours until beans reach a tender consistency.
- Extract the ham bone (if utilized), carefully chop any remaining meat, and return chopped meat back to the slow cooker.
- Incorporate diced tomatoes, reserved ham seasoning packet, and fresh lemon juice into the mixture, stirring gently to combine all flavors.
- Continue cooking for an additional 30 minutes to allow ingredients to meld and develop a rich, harmonious taste profile.
- Season with salt and pepper to enhance overall flavor, and optionally add hot sauce or crushed red pepper for increased heat intensity.
- Optionally garnish with freshly chopped parsley to add a vibrant, herbaceous touch before serving the dish piping hot.
Notes
- Always rinse green beans thoroughly to remove any dirt or potential debris that might affect the dish’s taste and texture.
- Choose a meaty ham bone or quality ham chunks to enhance the overall flavor profile and provide rich, savory depth to the slow cooker meal.
- Adjust cooking time based on bean tenderness – older beans may require longer cooking, while fresher beans cook faster and maintain better texture.
- Low-sodium chicken broth works perfectly for those watching salt intake, allowing personal seasoning control without compromising taste.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 hours 30 minutes (on high) or 7 hours 30 minutes (on low)
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 180 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 450 mg
- Fat: 5 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 6 g
- Protein: 15 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg