Crockpot Green Beans and Ham

Get ready to enjoy the best crockpot green beans and ham you've ever tasted! This country recipe combines tender green beans, savory ham, potatoes, and a few simple seasonings to create a comforting, flavorful dish that’s perfect for busy weeknights or a cozy family meal.

And, because it's all done in the slow cooker it's super easy for anytime of the year.

Table of Contents

• 🗝️ Key takeaways: why this recipe is your new favorite
• 🧾🧾 Gather your ingredients: what you'll need
• 📖 Make it your own: yummy variations
• 🔪 Step-by-step guide: instructions for success
• 🍴Must have tools: essential equipment
• 🥫 Leftover love: how to store and reheat green beans and ham
• Marye's Tip o' the day
• 💭 Insider tips: things to know
• 👩‍🍳 Let's answer those questions: FAQs
• 📚 More Southern comfort: related recipes you'll love
• 🍽️ Perfect pairings: what to serve with
• 🍽️ No waste: creative ways to repurpose
• 📞 Wrapping it up: the last word
• 📖 Recipe
• crockpot green beans and ham
• 💬 Comments

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🗝️ Key takeaways: why this recipe is your new favorite

• I love how easy this dish is to prepare. It's full of flavor, and perfect for any meal. It’s been a favorite Southern comfort food classic for generations.
• Perfect for busy weeknights, Sunday dinners, or any time you want a hearty, home-cooked meal without spending hours in the kitchen.
• This is one of those meals that's super easy on the budget, too!

Go to any bbq joint in Texas and you'll see some version of this recipe on the menu. It's a southern classic that's full of hearty flavor.

🧾🧾 Gather your ingredients: what you'll need

This is an overview of the ingredients. You'll find the full measurements and instructions in the green recipe card (printable) at the bottom of the page.

📖 Make it your own: yummy variations

1. Smoky flavor: Add a bit of smoked paprika for a smoky twist.
2. Vegetarian option: Skip the ham and use vegetable broth instead of chicken broth. Some mushrooms will add a meaty umami flavor.
3. Ham hock: For additional ham flavor you can add a large ham hock to this slow cooker with the potatoes.
4. Garlicky goodness: Drop in a couple of fresh garlic cloves.
5. Potato pahtahto: If you don't have new potatoes, you can use russets or red potatoes.  Just make sure to cube them so they are evenly sized.
6. Spice it up: Add a dash of crushed red pepper flakes for a hint to spice to your easy green bean recipe.
7. Season to taste: Add a great flavor to this recipe by using an Italian seasoning or ranch seasoning packet instead of garlic powder and seasoned salt.
8. Keto-friendly: Make this dish keto friendly and low carb by using diced radishes, califlower, or zucchini instead of potatoes.

🔪 Step-by-step guide: instructions for success

This is an overview of the instructions. Full instructions are in the green recipe card at the bottom of the page.

1. Add the green beans and potatoes to the slow cooker.
2. Stir in the ham and onions then season with the seasoned salt and garlic powder.
3. Add the chicken stock and butter.
4. Cover and cook on low for 6 hours, or until the vegetables are tender.

🍴Must have tools: essential equipment

1. crockpot
2. cutting board
3. sharp knife
4. measuring cups and spoons

🥫 Leftover love: how to store and reheat green beans and ham

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. To reheat, simply warm in the microwave or on the stovetop until heated through.

I don't recommend freezing this crockpot meal because fresh potatoes don't freeze well.

💭 Insider tips: things to know

1. Chicken broth can be used in place of chicken stock, but you may need to increase the seasonings in your dish because stock has more flavor than broth.
2. This can be cooked for 4 hours on high instead of 6-8 hours on low.
3. Fresh beans really work best in this dish, but you can also use frozen green beans if necessary.
4. Don't use canned green beans - they get too mushy.
5. No matter which type of potatoes you are using, make sure to cut them into the same sized chunks so that they cook evenly.
6. Ham broth can be used in place of chicken stock if you enjoy a stronger ham flavor.
7. Don't forget to remove the stems from the ends of string beans.

👩‍🍳 Let's answer those questions: FAQs

Have other questions? Ask me in the comments!

📚 More Southern comfort: related recipes you'll love

🍽️ Perfect pairings: what to serve with

My aunt used to consider this a main dish to be served at the "noon-time meal". My uncle was a farmer and when he came in for lunch she'd have this green beans, potatoes, and ham dish waiting for him right along with warm cornbread ( I prefer garlic breadsticks) and a big slice of apple pie.

Those were the days, huh?

Hey, if you have leftovers use them in this loaded green bean casserole.

🍽️ No waste: creative ways to repurpose

Use the leftovers as a base for a creamy green bean casserole topped with cheese and breadcrumbs. Just stir in some cream of mushrooms soup and you're good to go.

Or use the leftovers in this loaded green bean casserole recipe.

📞 Wrapping it up: the last word

Crockpot green beans and ham is a delicious, easy-to-make dish that’s perfect for any occasion. Whether you’re serving it as a side or a main course, it’s sure to become a family favorite.

This easy slow cooker recipe has so much flavor! It's an old fashioned, country dish that's perfect for the crock pot!

If you click on the number of servings in the recipe card you can adjust the measurements up or down for the exact number of servings you need.

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First published March 25, 2022. Last updated July 17, 2024 for editorial improvements and readability.