Description
This comforting Crockpot Ham, Green Beans, and Potatoes recipe combines tender ham, fresh green beans, and hearty potatoes slow-cooked together for a flavorful and easy one-pot meal perfect for family dinners or meal prep.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat
- 1 ham shank with plenty of meat on the bone OR 2 pounds ham or smoked sausage, cut into 1-inch pieces
Vegetables
- 2 pounds small red or yellow potatoes, or potatoes cut into 2–3 inch pieces
- 1 large yellow onion, chopped into 1-inch pieces
- 2 pounds fresh green beans, rinsed and trimmed
Seasonings
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt (adjust to taste)
- ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper (adjust to taste)
Liquids
- 4–6 cups chicken stock, plus more as needed
Instructions
- Prepare ingredients: Place the ham shank (or alternatively the cut ham or smoked sausage pieces) at the bottom of the crockpot to serve as the base for the flavors.
- Add vegetables and seasoning: Layer the potatoes, chopped onion, and green beans evenly on top of the ham. Sprinkle garlic powder, onion powder, kosher salt, and freshly ground black pepper over the layered ingredients to season.
- Add liquid: Pour 4 to 6 cups of chicken stock over all the ingredients, making sure the liquid covers them fully. Add extra stock if necessary to ensure everything is submerged.
- Cook: Cover the crockpot and cook on low heat for 7 to 8 hours or on high heat for approximately 4 hours, until the potatoes are tender and the ham is thoroughly heated and flavorful.
- Serve: If using a ham shank, carefully remove the bone before serving. Serve the dish hot as a wholesome, balanced meal perfect for dinner.
Notes
- You can substitute smoked sausage for ham if preferred or based on availability.
- Adjust the seasoning to taste, particularly salt and pepper, before serving.
- Using fresh green beans ensures the best texture but frozen can be used as a substitute, added later in cooking to avoid over-softening.
- If you prefer a thicker broth, remove the lid during the last 30 minutes of cooking to reduce excess liquid.
- This is a great meal for make-ahead; leftovers reheat well.
