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Craving a cozy, comforting meal that practically makes itself? This slow cooker ham, green beans, and potatoes is the easy, hands-off solution you need. This easy recipe is a great way to use all that leftover holiday ham. Cook it low and slow for the perfect tender, juicy ham with tender veggies. You’ll love the comforting flavors and textures in this delicious recipe. This is the comfort food that you crave! This hearty stew-like dish with a flavorful broth is a Pennsylvania Dutch classic that makes the perfect post-holiday meal or Sunday supper.
Take 10 minutes to prep this recipe for potatoes and green beans with ham and simply let it cook until it reaches perfection.
Also try this leftover ham pot pie, my easy sheet pan ham dinner, garlic green beans or perhaps this glazed ham.
Ingredients for Slow Cooker Ham, Green Beans, and Potatoes
A complete list of ingredients and amounts can be found in the recipe card below.
Ham bone or ham hock: Adds rich, smoky flavor to the dish, infusing the broth and vegetables with savory depth. Choose a ham bone for a slightly meatier result or go with ham hocks for more of that classic, salty taste.
Cubed ham: Boosts the slow cooker green beans and potatoes with ham with tender, juicy bites of ham throughout.
Fresh green beans: Freshly trimmed green beans offer a crisp texture, while frozen green beans provide convenience without compromising flavor.
Baby potatoes: Quartered for quicker cooking, these potatoes soak up all the delicious flavors from the ham and broth.
Onion: Just good old white onion is perfect with these crockpot ham green beans.
Chicken broth: Serves as the cooking liquid. Use a good quality chicken stock.
Butter: Adds richness and helps to tenderize the vegetables, giving the dish a luxurious, creamy finish.
Minced garlic: Fresh garlic is better than garlic powder in this crockpot green beans recipe.
How to Make Crockpot Ham with Green Beans and Potatoes
For more detailed instructions with weights and measurements, jump to the printable recipe card.
Prepare the ingredients: Place the ham bone or hocks in the slow cooker/crock pot. Add remaining ingredients.
Cook: Cook the ham dish on low for 8 hours or high for 4 to 5 hours.
Prepare the cooked ham: Remove the ham bone, shred the ham meat and return it to the pot.
Substitutions and Variations
Ham bone/hocks: Substitute with ham steak, smoked turkey wings or a smoked sausage for a different protein option with a similar smoky flavor.
Green beans: You can use canned green beans (drained) or wax beans for a different texture or flavor. Fresh or frozen work equally well.
Baby potatoes: Try Yukon Gold, russet potatoes or red potatoes for a creamier texture, or sweet potatoes for a hint of sweetness.
Chicken broth: Use beef broth for a richer flavor, or vegetable broth for a lighter, vegetarian-friendly option.
Butter: Swap with bacon fat for an extra layer of savory taste or use margarine for a dairy-free alternative.
Garlic: If you don’t have fresh garlic, garlic powder works in a pinch, or you can add a bit of onion powder for an extra flavor boost.
Add-ins: Toss in some carrots, celery or corn for extra veggies with the beans, ham and potatoes.
Serving Suggestions
Appetizer: Start with a charcuterie board or these maple bacon turkey sliders.
Main: Serve slow cooker green beans and potatoes with ham all on their own or as a side dish, perhaps with cornbread or garlic bread.
Dessert: End with white choc cranberry cupcakes, these (super-cute) Thanksgiving cupcakes, or a cranberry galette.
How to Store Ham, Green Beans with Potatoes
Store: Keep leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
Freezer: May be frozen for up to 3 months.
Thaw: If using frozen green beans, there is no need to thaw; add them directly to the slow cooker.
Reheat: Warm leftovers on the stovetop over medium heat or in the microwave until heated, adding a broth splash if needed to maintain moisture.
Top Tips
Stove top version: If you want to make this quickly, cook on the stove. This can be cooked in just 30 minutes, but it is better the longer it cooks.
Layering: Place the potatoes on top of the ham to prevent them from becoming too soft and mushy during cooking.
Taste Test: Adjust seasoning before serving; adding a pinch of salt or a splash of vinegar can enhance the dish’s flavors.
Ham, Green Beans, and Potatoes FAQ
If you don’t have a ham bone, use a couple of ham hocks. These add delicious flavor to this dish.
You can stir in some cooked white beans or serve the dish over rice for added heartiness.
Yes, leftover ham works great. Just chop it and add it in with the other ingredients. You may need to adjust the cooking time slightly since the ham is already cooked.
Slow Cooker Ham, Green Beans, and Potatoes Recipe
Slow Cooker Ham Green Beans and Potatoes
Ingredients
- 1 ham bone, or 2 ham hocks
- 2 Cups ham, chopped
- 2 Pounds green beans, fresh, trimmed, or 2 Bags frozen green beans
- 1½ Pounds baby potatoes, quartered
- 1 onion, large, chopped
- 1½ Cups chicken broth
- 4 Tablespoons butter
- 1 Tablespoon garlic, minced
- ½ Teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Add the ham bone or ham hocks to the slow cooker.
- Add all the remaining ingredients and cook on low for 8 hours or high for 4 to 5 hours.
- Remove the ham bone and remove all the meat from the bone. Return the ham meat to the Crockpot and discard the bone.
- Serve immediately with cornbread or garlic bread if liked.
Notes
Layering: Place the potatoes on top of the ham to prevent them from becoming too soft and mushy during cooking.
Taste Test: Adjust seasoning before serving; adding a pinch of salt or a splash of vinegar can enhance the dish’s flavors.
Nutrition
Looking for a cozy, comforting meal that practically cooks itself? This slow cooker ham, green beans and potatoes is the effortless solution you’ve been searching for. It’s a perfect way to use up leftover holiday ham! Let it cook low and slow for juicy, tender ham paired with perfectly cooked veggies. The comforting flavors and hearty textures in this dish are utterly delicious and the perfect holiday meal.
Other Slow Cooker Recipes to Try
- Sausage and peppers slow cooker style has got to be the easiest, cozy recipe!
- Dive into slow cooker chicken alfredo and get all the creamy, rich flavors.
- Slow cooker rice and chicken soup tastes like more! Serve it on a chilly evening.
- I love this slow cooker ham and bean soup and bet you will too!
- Apple cider turkey breast in the slow cooker comes out incredibly tasty and perfect for the holidays.
- Something sweet in the slow cooker? These carrot cake oats are easy to whip up and so tasty.
Bella Bucchiotti
Bella Bucchiotti is a Canadian-based syndicated food, travel, and lifestyle writer, photographer, and creator at xoxoBella. She founded xoxoBella in 2015, where she shares her love for food, dogs, sustainability, fitness, crafts, outdoor adventures, travel, and philanthropy to encourage others to run the extra mile, try new recipes, visit unfamiliar places, and stand for a cause. Bella creates stress-free and family-friendly recipes for weeknight dinners and festive feasts.
Slow cooker ham, green beans, and potatoes was the ultimate comfort food. Loved how easy it was!
Such a simple, comforting meal! The ham was tender and the veggies perfectly cooked.
Cozy and comforting, this ham and veggie stew is perfect for leftovers. So easy to make!
This was just wonderful. I was worried it would be bland but it was so tasty!