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SLOW COOKER GREEN BEANS HAM AND POTATOES

This comforting slow cooker meal combines tender green beans, diced potatoes and savory ham in a simple, flavorful broth. Easy prep and hands-off cooking make it a perfect weeknight dinner or hearty side.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 15 minutes
Servings 6

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients

  • 1.5 lb fresh green beans trimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces
  • 1.5 lb potatoes red or Yukon gold, diced into 1-inch pieces
  • 1 lb cooked ham diced (leftover ham or smoked ham steak)
  • 1 cup chicken broth low-sodium preferred
  • 0.5 cup water
  • 2 tbsp butter unsalted or salted
  • 1 medium onion yellow, chopped
  • 2 clove garlic minced
  • 1 tsp dried thyme
  • 1 bay leaf bay leaf
  • 1 tsp black pepper freshly ground
  • 1 tsp salt adjust to taste; ham may add saltiness

Instructions
 

Preparation Steps

  • Place the diced potatoes in the bottom of the slow cooker to ensure they cook through.
  • Add the chopped onion, minced garlic and diced ham on top of the potatoes.
  • Pour the chicken broth and water over the ingredients, then add the butter, dried thyme and bay leaf.
  • Season with salt and black pepper, keeping in mind the ham contributes saltiness; stir gently to combine.
  • Cover and cook on LOW for 4 to 5 hours or on HIGH for 2 to 3 hours, until potatoes are tender.
  • About 30 minutes before serving, add the trimmed green beans on top, stir gently, and continue cooking until the beans are tender-crisp.
  • Remove the bay leaf, taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper if needed.
  • Serve hot as a main dish or hearty side, garnished with a pat of butter or chopped parsley if desired.

Notes

Leftovers keep well refrigerated for 3 days. Reheat gently to avoid overcooking the green beans.
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