Description
This comforting Crockpot Ham, Green Beans, and Potatoes recipe is a hearty one-pot meal featuring tender ham or smoked sausage, fresh green beans, and crispy potatoes all slow-cooked together with savory seasonings. Perfect for an effortless dinner, the slow cooking infuses the vegetables with rich, smoky flavors for a filling and flavorful dish.
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 & Liquids
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt (adjust to taste)
- ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper (adjust to taste)
- 4–6 cups chicken stock, plus more as needed
Instructions
- Prepare ingredients: Place the ham shank or ham/sausage pieces at the bottom of the crockpot, creating a flavorful base for the dish.
- Add vegetables and seasoning: Layer the potatoes, onions, and green beans on top of the meat. Evenly sprinkle garlic powder, onion powder, kosher salt, and freshly ground black pepper over all the ingredients to season the dish.
- Add liquid: Pour the chicken stock over all the contents, making sure the liquid covers everything. Add additional stock if necessary to submerge the ingredients, which helps them cook evenly and stay moist.
- Cook: Cover the crockpot and cook on low heat for 7–8 hours or on high heat for 4 hours. The potatoes should be tender, and the ham heated through and infused into the vegetables with deep flavor.
- Serve: If using a ham shank, carefully remove the bone before serving. Serve the mixture hot as a satisfying and balanced meal.
Notes
- Adjust salt and pepper to taste based on the saltiness of the ham or sausage used.
- You can add more chicken stock if the crockpot runs dry during cooking.
- Cut potatoes uniformly for even cooking.
- Use fresh green beans for the best texture; frozen can be substituted but may result in softer beans.
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
