Crockpot ham green beans potatoes

This Crockpot Ham, Green Beans & Potatoes recipe is pure old-fashioned comfort food. Tender potatoes, slow-cooked green beans, and savory ham simmer together until everything is rich, flavorful, and melt-in-your-mouth. A true set-it-and-forget-it family favorite.

⏱ Prep Time

Prep: 10 minutes
Cook: 6–8 hours (LOW) or 3–4 hours (HIGH)
Total: Up to 8 hours

Servings: 6

🧰 Equipment

• Slow cooker (5–6 quart)

• Cutting board

• Knife

• Measuring cups & spoons

🧾 Ingredients

• 1½ lbs fresh green beans, trimmed

• 1½ lbs baby potatoes, halved

• 2 cups cooked ham, cubed (or ham hock)

• 1 small onion, chopped

• 3 cloves garlic, minced

• 2 cups chicken broth

• 2 tbsp butter, cut into pieces

• ½ tsp black pepper

• ½ tsp paprika

• Salt, to taste

📝 Ingredient Notes

• Ham: Leftover ham adds the best flavor; ham hock gives deeper richness.

• Green beans: Fresh is best, but frozen works in a pinch.

• Potatoes: Yukon Gold or red potatoes hold their shape well.

• Butter: Adds that old-school Southern finish.

👩‍🍳 Instructions

1. Add green beans, potatoes, ham, onion, and garlic to the crockpot.

2. Pour in chicken broth and season with pepper, paprika, and salt.

3. Dot the top with butter.

4. Cover and cook on LOW for 6–8 hours or HIGH for 3–4 hours, until potatoes are tender.

5. Stir gently, taste, and adjust seasoning before serving.

🥗 Nutrition Facts (Per Serving – Approx.)

• Calories: 320

• Fat: 14g

• Carbohydrates: 28g

• Protein: 18g

• Fiber: 5g

💡 Tips

• Don’t over-salt early — ham releases salt as it cooks.

• For extra flavor, add a splash of apple cider vinegar before serving.

• Serve with cornbread for the full comfort-meal experience.

• Leftovers reheat beautifully.

🔄 Variations

• Southern Style: Add a pinch of sugar and extra butter.

• Spicy: Add red pepper flakes or hot sauce.

• Smoky: Use smoked ham or smoked paprika.

• Extra Hearty: Add sliced carrots or bacon bits.