Crockpot Green Beans, Potatoes, and Ham Recipe
This Crockpot Green Beans, Potatoes, and Ham recipe is a comforting and hearty slow cooker meal that combines tender green beans, baby potatoes, and flavorful cooked ham in a savory broth. It’s an easy, hands-off dish perfect for busy days, offering rich flavor with minimal prep.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours on low or 3.5 hours on high
- Total Time: 6 hours 15 minutes (low) or 3 hours 45 minutes (high)
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Halal
Ingredients
Scale
Vegetables
- 1.5 lbs fresh green beans, trimmed
- 1.5 lbs baby potatoes, halved
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
Protein
- 2 cups cooked ham, cubed
Liquids & Seasonings
- 3 cups chicken broth
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp olive oil (optional, adds richness)
Instructions
- Prep all your ingredients: Wash and trim the green beans, halve the baby potatoes, dice the onion, mince the garlic, and cube the cooked ham to prepare everything for cooking.
- Add everything to the crockpot: Place the green beans, halved potatoes, cubed ham, diced onion, and minced garlic into the crockpot. Pour in the chicken broth, sprinkle with salt and black pepper, and drizzle with olive oil if desired for extra richness.
- Cook low and slow: Cover the crockpot and cook on LOW for 6–7 hours or on HIGH for 3–4 hours, or until the potatoes are fork tender and the flavors meld together beautifully.
- Serve and enjoy: Give the mixture a gentle stir, then serve warm with a spoonful of the savory broth. Optionally, add a little more black pepper on top to taste.
Notes
- Chop all ingredients the night before to streamline morning prep.
- Use leftover holiday ham to add flavor and reduce waste.
- Do not skip garlic and onion, as they enhance the overall flavor.
- Cut potatoes uniformly to ensure even cooking.
- Add extra broth if you prefer a more brothy dish.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days.
- Reheat with a splash of broth or water to keep it moist.
- Flavors improve after resting overnight, similar to soups and stews.
Keywords: green beans, potatoes, ham, crockpot, slow cooker, easy dinner, comfort food, one pot meal
