Name: Crockpot Ham Green Beans and Potatoes
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 6 h
Total time: 6 h 15 min
Ingredients: 2 pounds baby Yukon Gold potatoes, halved if large; 1½ pounds cooked ham, diced into bite-sized cubes; 1 pound fresh green beans, trimmed; 1 medium yellow onion, chopped; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 3 cups low-sodium chicken broth; 2 tablespoons unsalted butter; 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning; ½ teaspoon black pepper; ½ teaspoon garlic powder; ¼ teaspoon onion powder; 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

Description

This Crockpot Ham Green Beans and Potatoes is an easy one-pot comfort food recipe made with tender baby potatoes, fresh green beans, smoky ham, onions, and a rich savory broth. It’s the perfect slow cooker meal for busy weeknights, Sunday dinners, or using leftover holiday ham.

Ingredients

Scale

2 pounds baby Yukon Gold potatoes, halved if large
1½ pounds cooked ham, diced into bite-sized cubes
1 pound fresh green beans, trimmed
1 medium yellow onion, chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
3 cups low-sodium chicken broth
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
½ teaspoon black pepper
½ teaspoon garlic powder
¼ teaspoon onion powder
2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

Instructions

Wash the baby potatoes thoroughly and cut any large potatoes into evenly sized pieces.
Trim the ends from the green beans and chop the onion. Mince the garlic and dice the ham into bite-sized cubes.
Place the potatoes in the bottom of a 6-quart slow cooker.
Add the diced ham, chopped onion, minced garlic, and fresh green beans.
Pour the chicken broth evenly over the ingredients.
Add the butter, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, onion powder, and black pepper.
Stir gently to combine without breaking the potatoes.
Cover and cook on LOW for 6 to 7 hours or HIGH for 3 to 4 hours, until the potatoes are fork-tender and the green beans are cooked.
Taste the broth and adjust the seasoning if needed. Add salt only if necessary.
Stir gently, sprinkle with chopped parsley, and serve warm with plenty of the savory broth.

Notes

Leftover holiday ham works perfectly in this recipe.
Fresh green beans provide the best texture, but frozen green beans can also be used.
Avoid adding extra salt until the end because ham naturally seasons the broth.
For a richer broth, stir in an extra tablespoon of butter before serving.
Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 4 days or freeze for up to 3 months.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 bowl
Calories: 410
Fat: 13g
Carbohydrates: 37g
Protein: 35g