Crockpot Ham and Green Beans and Potatoes
An easy slow cooker meal with ham, green beans, and potatoes in savory chicken broth, ready in just 3 hours.
Servings: 8 people
Calories: 247kcal
Ingredients
- 1 Pound Fresh Green Beans washed and ends snapped
- 1 Pound Ham cubed
- 2 Cups Chicken Broth
- 4 Large Russet Potatoes peeled and quartered
- 2 Teaspoons Onion Powder
- 2 Teaspoons Salt
- 1 Teaspoon Garlic Powder
- 1 Teaspoon Black Pepper
Instructions
- Start by adding the fresh green beans to the bottom of your 6-quart crockpot. Pour the chicken broth over the green beans, making sure they're completely covered – add a splash of water if needed to submerge them fully.
- Next, layer the cubed ham, quartered potatoes, onion powder, salt, garlic powder, and black pepper into the crockpot. There's no need to stir at this point; the ingredients will cook together beautifully.
- Cover the crockpot with the lid and cook on high for 3 hours, or until the vegetables are fork-tender. The potatoes should pierce easily with a fork, and the green beans should be tender but still have a bit of bite.
Notes
- Check the vegetables at the 2.5-hour mark - Every crockpot cooks slightly differently, so start checking for doneness around 2.5 hours to prevent overcooking.
- Stir the ingredients once or twice during cooking - This helps distribute the flavors evenly and ensures everything cooks at the same rate.
- Drain excess liquid if desired - If there's too much broth left at the end, you can drain some off or leave it for a more soup-like consistency.
- Adjust seasonings at the end - Taste before serving and add more salt, pepper, or garlic powder if needed since the ham's saltiness can vary.
Nutrition
Calories: 247kcal | Carbohydrates: 24g | Protein: 16g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 36mg | Sodium: 1482mg | Potassium: 749mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 395IU | Vitamin C: 13mg | Vitamin D: 0.4µg | Calcium: 45mg | Iron: 2mg