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    Crockpot Ham Green Beans and Potatoes

    Published: Jul 19, 2020 by Sally · This post may contain affiliate links · 42 Comments

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    Crockpot ham, green beans and potatoes is a very quick meal to put together and is so hearty and delicious.

    Crockpot Green Beans and Potatoes with ham

    This nourishing dish is all you need for a satisfying meal the whole family will enjoy, adding a side salad and bread if you wish. Or you can make it as a side dish to go with other side dishes such as veggies or salad.

    The flavors meld together perfectly, blending ham with herbs and seasonings that are unique but not weird - a little bit of cinnamon and cloves just works with the ham to bring out the best flavor.

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    • 💖 Why You'll Love This Recipe
    • 🥘 Ingredients
    • 🔪 Instructions
    • 💡 Tips
    • 📖 Substitutions
    • 🧐 FAQs
    • 🫙 Storing & Reheating
    • 🍴 Serving Suggestions
    • 🍲 More One-Pot Recipes
    • Recipe

    💖 Why You'll Love This Recipe

    This green beans, potatoes, and ham dish is so easy to love because of the unique mix of flavors. A touch of cinnamon and cloves brings out the natural flavors of the ham and takes it up a notch, making it "company worthy." The addition of the thyme pairs nicely with the green beans without overpowering.

    • Easy - This is your typical dump-and-forget recipe, which makes it super easy for busy families to whip together and forget for a few hours. Just dump the ingredients and set your timer for 3-4 hours so you can check the doneness of the veggies.
    • Hearty - So filling and satisfying, this recipe is a complete meal in itself, yet it's unique enough with the
    • Simple Ingredients - All the ingredients in this recipe are very simple and easy to acquire - green beans, potatoes, ham, and various ordinary spices combine to create a not-so-ordinaryily delicious dinner for you and your family!

    🥘 Ingredients

    What You'll Need:

    Ingredients for green beans, potatoes, and ham cooked in the slow cooker
    • 36 ounces of fresh or frozen green beans
    • 3 cups water
    • 1-2 pounds pork or ham hock (or 2 cups of leftover cooked ham pieces)
    • 4 large thin-skinned potatoes, yellow or red (or a mixture), cut into bite-size chunks (1-½ to 2 pounds)
    • Thyme (dry or fresh)
    • garlic and onion powder
    • salt and black pepper
    • ground cloves and cinnamon
    • drizzle of oil

    (See recipe card below for ingredient quantities and printable instructions)

    Green Beans Potatoes & Ham

    🔪 Instructions

    Making Ham, Potatoes & Green Beans in the Crockpot:

    1. I like to add the ham hock to the bottom of the crock pot first, then pour in the green beans and potato chunks.
    2. Next, you will add the thyme, garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, salt, cloves, and cinnamon. Mix together thoroughly, and then drizzle with a bit of oil (1-2 tablespoons) before covering with the lid.
    3. I cooked my green beans, ham, and potatoes on high in the Crockpot for 4 hours, but you can cook on low for 5-6 hours instead. Note - This all depends on whether you'll be home or not and how quickly you need it to be done.
    4. Once the green beans and potatoes are cooked, you will remove the ham hock from the slow cooker and let it cool a bit before dicing up the ham.
    5. Turn the crock pot on the warm setting while cooling and cutting up the ham pieces. Add the ham pieces back in and serve.

    (Scroll down for printable recipe card.)

    💡 Tips

    • Don't cut the potatoes too large, or they will have a hard time getting done when everything else is ready. I like to go for 1 inch pieces or smaller.
    • Don't overcook, as the green beans will turn to mush. You do want the potatoes to get done, though. I found that my potatoes were perfect after 4 hours on high, and the green beans had held up nicely.
    Ham Potatoes & Green Beans

    📖 Substitutions

    Green Beans: Fresh green beans are always best, but frozen green beans are a close second, in my opinion, as they are typically frozen quickly after picking, which helps to maintain flavor and nutrition. If you absolutely must use canned green beans, add them near the end of your cook time, as they are already cooked, and you don't want them becoming mushy by overcooking.

    Ham: I have used a ham, or pork, hock, which is a pork bone with a nice amount of ham meat attached. If you don't know what to look for, ask the butcher at your favorite store to help you out. This meat on the bone adds lots of flavor to your green beans and potatoes while they're cooking.

    Another option is to use chunks of cooked ham. This is a great option if you trying to use up leftover ham from Christmas or Easter or any other occasion where large hams take center stage.

    Bacon and bacon fat are other options to add flavor.

    Seasonings: I used garlic and onion powders, but you could use dry chopped onion and/or garlic instead. You can also use fresh, but I would chop both pretty fine in order for the flavors to spread out more evenly.

    If you don't have thyme, you can substitute oregano, parsley, marjoram, or an Italian seasoning blend. Just make sure if your seasoning mix has salt in it that you cut back on the salt you are adding to the recipe.

    🧐 FAQs

    Do I have to use a pork hock in this recipe?

    I recommend you utilize a ham hock in this recipe, as the bone will produce extra flavor. However, you can certainly use leftover ham if that's what you have on hand. Simply mix in 2 cups of cooked, cut up ham in place of the ham hock.

    Can I substitute canned green beans for the fresh or frozen?

    It's best to use fresh green beans if you have them, but frozen green beans are a close second. Don't use canned green beans, however, as they are already cooked and will go to mush by the end of the cook time. If, however, all you have are canned green beans, then you could add canned, drained green beans during the last 30 minutes of the cook time just to heat them up.

    How can I prevent my green beans from overcooking and getting mushy?

    The first time you make this recipe, keep an eye on it about an hour close to finish so you can make sure the green beans and potatoes are not overcooking (according to how you like them). If you're cooking on high, for example, start checking on it about 3 hours in. If cooking on low, I found that my green beans were done at 5 hours, so you make want to start checking on your food at about 4 hours into the cook time.

    What if I don't have thyme?

    If you don't have thyme, you can substitute oregano, marjoram, parsley, or an Italian seasoning blend.

    Can this recipe be made ahead of time?

    You could make this ahead of time, but this recipe has a time saving element to it already since it is prepared in the slow cooker. If you make it ahead of time - for example, you plan to take it to a covered dish or potluck meal away from your home - I would plan to undercook it slightly, so you can reheat it without it overcooking.

    How long can this recipe stay safely at warm temperature?

    I would keep the recipe at room temperature no longer than a few hours in order to prevent bacteria growth.

    Can I use fresh onion and garlic instead of the powders?

    I used the powders for convenience, plus I believe they offer a greater flavor punch. You can certainly use fresh garlic and onion if you wish - I would make sure to mince finely and stir in thoroughly to enhance the flavor of the recipe.

    🫙 Storing & Reheating

    If you have leftovers, they can be safely stored in the refrigerator for 3-4 days. You can also freeze this meal up to 3 months for best quality.

    When reheating, make sure not to overcook, since the beans will already be done and you don't want them to end up mushy. You may need to add a bit of liquid when reheating. I will typically add up to 1 cup of water or broth.

    🍴 Serving Suggestions

    Serve your Crockpot green beans and potatoes with crusty bread or your bread of choice. I recommend serving with my Southern Butter Biscuits, Cheddar Biscuits, or Southern Skillet Cornbread.

    A side salad would also be a nice option. Try my Mediterranean Cucumber Salad or Shaved Brussel Sprouts Salad.

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    Recipe

    Green beans and potatoes with ham chunks on plate

    Crockpot Green Beans and Potatoes with Ham

    This Crockpot green beans and potatoes with ham is very quick to put together and is so hearty and delicious.
    4.28 from 37 votes
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    Course: Main Course
    Cuisine: American
    Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 4 hours hours
    Total Time: 4 hours hours 10 minutes minutes
    Servings: 6 servings
    Calories: 249kcal
    Author: Sally

    Ingredients

    • 1 pound pork hock (also called ham hock) (or 2 cups cooked ham chunks)
    • 36 ounces green beans , fresh or frozen (in bite-size pieces)
    • 3 cups water
    • 4 large potatoes , yellow or red, skin on, cut in bite-size chunks
    • 1 tablespoon thyme , dry
    • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
    • 1 teaspoon onion powder
    • ½ teaspoon black pepper
    • 1 teaspoon salt , more to taste
    • ¼ teaspoon ground cloves
    • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
    • oil , just a drizzle (about 1-2 Tablespoons)
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    Instructions

    • Add the ham hock (or ham chunks) to the bottom of the crock pot, then pour in the green beans, water, and potato chunks. Don't cut the potatoes too large, or they will have a hard time getting done when everything else is ready. I like to go for 1 inch or smaller.
    • Next, you will add the thyme, garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, salt, cloves, and cinnamon. Mix together thoroughly, and then drizzle with a bit of oil (1-2 tablespoons) before covering.
    • Cook on high for 4 hours or on low for 6-7 hours. This all depends on whether you'll be home or not and how quickly you need it to be done. Don't overcook, as the green beans will turn to mush. You do want the potatoes to get done, though.
    • Once the green beans and potatoes are cooked, you will remove the ham hock and let it cool a bit before dicing up the ham. Turn the crockpot on the warm setting while cooling and cutting up the ham pieces. Add the ham pieces back in and serve.

    Notes

    • Best to use fresh or frozen green beans. Don't use canned.
    • Best to use pork hock, but can use 2 cups of cut up cooked ham if you don't have a hock.
    • If you don't have thyme, you can substitute with oregano, parsley, marjoram, or an Italian seasoning blend. Take note if seasoning blend has salt, as you will want to cut back on the salt you add to the recipe.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 249kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 20g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 63mg | Sodium: 544mg | Potassium: 586mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 1229IU | Vitamin C: 23mg | Calcium: 79mg | Iron: 3mg
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    Comments

    1. Tyara Christopher

      March 06, 2023 at 3:08 pm

      Is the potatoes greenbeans and ham supposed to be under water because with 3 cups mine isn't and im not sure what to do

      Reply
      • Sally

        March 18, 2023 at 9:38 pm

        They do not need to be under the liquid - having the lid on the slow cooker will help to steam everything as it cooks. Hope that helps!

        Reply
    2. Lauren

      February 01, 2022 at 6:59 pm

      Can you add onions to this?

      Reply
      • Sally

        February 01, 2022 at 7:43 pm

        Yes, Lauren, adding onions would probably make it even more delicious!

        Reply
    3. Pam

      January 06, 2022 at 5:08 pm

      I haven't tried this yet. It has gotten good reviews, but a tablespoon of thyme seems like alot being a rather pungent spice - very noticeable if you know what I mean. - Pam

      Reply
      • Sally

        January 06, 2022 at 7:19 pm

        Pam - thank you for your comment. I did use 1 tablespoon of dry thyme and loved it. However, if you're concerned, start with 1 teaspoon - you can always add more if you like. One teaspoon is one-third of a tablespoon, so you would be cutting it down considerably.

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