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Slow Cooker Green Beans, Ham and Potatoes

Easy slow cooker recipe combining tender green beans, potatoes and smoky ham for a hearty one-pot meal.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 6 hours
Total Time 6 hours 15 minutes
Servings 6

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients

  • 1.5 pounds fresh green beans trimmed
  • 2 pounds baby potatoes halved if large
  • 1 pounds ham (cooked, diced) cubed leftover or smoked ham
  • 1 medium yellow onion sliced
  • 3 clove garlic minced
  • 1.5 cups chicken broth
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter cut into pieces
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 0.5 tsp black pepper
  • 0.5 tsp smoked paprika optional
  • 0.25 cups fresh parsley chopped for garnish

Instructions
 

Preparation Steps

  • Lightly coat the inside of a 6-quart slow cooker with olive oil or cooking spray.
  • Place the halved potatoes and sliced onion in the bottom of the slow cooker.
  • Add the trimmed green beans and diced ham on top of the potatoes and onions.
  • Sprinkle minced garlic, salt, black pepper and smoked paprika over the vegetables and ham.
  • Pour the chicken broth over the ingredients and dot with pieces of butter.
  • Cover and cook on LOW for 6 to 8 hours or on HIGH for 3 to 4 hours, until potatoes and green beans are tender.
  • Taste and adjust seasoning, stir gently to combine, then garnish with chopped parsley before serving.

Notes

Serve hot with crusty bread or over rice. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3–4 days.
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