A classic, comforting southern-style favorite made entirely hands-off! Smoky diced ham, tender red-skinned potatoes, and fresh snap green beans simmer together low and slow in a perfectly seasoned garlic broth.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6–8 hours (Low) or 3–4 hours (High)
- Servings: 6 people
🛒 Ingredients
- 1.5 to 2 lbs: Baby red potatoes, washed and halved
- 2 to 3 cups: Fully cooked ham, diced into bite-sized cubes
- 1 lb: Fresh green beans, washed and trimmed
- 1 medium: Yellow onion, finely diced
- 4 cloves: Garlic, finely minced
- 2 cups: Low-sodium chicken broth (or vegetable broth)
- 2 tbsp: Olive oil or melted unsalted butter
- 1 tsp: Garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp: Onion powder
- To taste: Salt and freshly cracked black pepper
👩🍳 Step-by-Step Instructions
- Prep the Slow Cooker: Lightly spray the inside of your slow cooker insert with non-stick cooking spray.
- Layer the Vegetables & Meat: Place the halved red potatoes along the outer perimeter and bottom of the slow cooker insert. Lay down the fresh green beans in the center, and scatter the diced ham, onions, and minced garlic evenly across the layers as shown in the image.
- Pour the Liquids: Carefully pour the 2 cups of chicken broth over the ingredients. Drizzle the olive oil (or melted butter) uniformly across the top.
- Season generously: Sprinkle the garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and freshly cracked black pepper evenly over the entire dish.
- Slow Cook: Cover tightly with the lid and cook on LOW for 6 to 8 hours (or HIGH for 3 to 4 hours) until the red potatoes are completely fork-tender and the green beans are soft.
- Serve: Gently toss the ingredients together inside the pot to redistribute the rich juices. Ladle the tender potatoes, green beans, and ham into deep bowls with plenty of the seasoned garlic broth, and serve hot with crusty bread!