Crockpot Ham, Green Beans & Potatoes
👩🍳 Step-by-Step Instructions
Step 1: Prep and Layer Your Ingredients 🏗️🥔
- Spray the inside of a large (6-quart or larger) slow cooker with non-stick cooking spray for easy cleanup.
- Place the quartered potatoes and chopped sweet onion directly into the bottom of the crockpot.
- Layer your snapped fresh green beans right on top of the potatoes.
- Top the vegetable bed with your cubed or bone-in ham. (Putting the ham on top allows all those smoky, savory juices to drip down and season the veggies as it cooks!)
Step 2: Season and Pour 🥣💦
- In a medium bowl or measuring cup, whisk together the 3 cups of chicken broth, minced garlic, onion powder, smoked paprika, and black pepper. (Go light on the salt initially, as the ham will naturally release a good amount of sodium into the broth!)
- Pour the seasoned broth evenly over the ham and veggies in the slow cooker.
- Dot the top of the ham with the 2 tbsp of cubed butter for an extra-rich, velvety finish.
Step 3: Let the Magic Happen! ⏰❄️
- Cover the slow cooker with the lid.
- Cook on LOW for 7 to 8 hours or on HIGH for 4 hours. You’ll know it’s ready when the potatoes are completely fork-tender and the green beans are soft, dark green, and infused with smoky flavor.
Step 4: Toss and Serve 🍽️✨
- Gently toss the ingredients together right inside the pot to distribute the ham, potatoes, and green beans evenly.
- Taste the broth and add a pinch of salt if needed.
- Ladle large, comforting portions into deep bowls, making sure to include plenty of that liquid gold smoky broth. Serve hot!
