Description
A hearty and comforting Crockpot Ham, Green Beans, and Potatoes recipe that combines tender ham with fresh green beans and potatoes, all slow-cooked to perfection in savory chicken stock. Perfect for an easy family meal with minimal prep and maximum flavor.
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
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt (adjust to taste)
- ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper (adjust to taste)
Liquids
- 4–6 cups chicken stock, plus more as needed
Instructions
- Prepare ingredients: Place the ham shank or the cut pieces of ham or smoked sausage at the bottom of the crockpot. This will provide flavor to the entire dish as it cooks.
- Add vegetables and seasoning: Layer the potatoes, chopped onions, and green beans on top of the meat. Evenly sprinkle the garlic powder, onion powder, kosher salt, and freshly ground black pepper over the ingredients for balanced seasoning throughout.
- Add liquid: Pour chicken stock gently over everything, ensuring the liquid sufficiently covers the ingredients. Add more stock as needed to fully submerge the contents, which helps with even slow cooking and infuses moisture.
- Cook: Cover the crockpot and cook on low heat for 7 to 8 hours or on high heat for 4 hours. Cook until the potatoes are tender and the ham is fully heated through and flavorful.
- Serve: If using a ham shank, carefully remove the bone before serving. Serve the dish hot for a filling and balanced meal ideal for family dinners.
Notes
- Adjust salt according to the saltiness of the ham or sausage used to avoid over-seasoning.
- Feel free to swap chicken stock with vegetable broth for a slightly different flavor profile.
- This recipe can be doubled easily for larger gatherings.
- Leftovers keep well refrigerated for 3-4 days and reheat nicely.
- For a thicker sauce, remove the lid in the last 30 minutes of cooking to let some liquid evaporate.
