Grandpa’s Slow Cooker Green Beans, Potatoes, and Ham
Some recipes don’t need to be complicated to be absolutely unforgettable. This humble four-ingredient slow cooker dish has been passed down through generations for a reason — it’s the kind of food that fills the kitchen with a smell that pulls everyone to the table before you even call them. Green beans, red potatoes, chunks of smoky ham, and a savory broth come together low and slow to create something far greater than the sum of its parts.
This is real comfort food. The kind your grandparents made when the garden was giving its last harvest of the season and nothing was going to go to waste. It’s a one-pot wonder that practically cooks itself, and it never, ever comes home with leftovers.
Ingredients
- 1.5 pounds fresh green beans, trimmed and snapped into bite-sized pieces
- 1.5 pounds small red potatoes, halved or quartered depending on size
- 1 to 1.5 pounds smoked ham, cut into generous chunks (a ham hock also works beautifully)
- 3 to 4 cups chicken broth or water seasoned with salt and black pepper to taste
Optional but Wonderful Additions
- 1 small onion, roughly chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- A pinch of crushed red pepper flakes for a little warmth
- A pat of butter stirred in at the end for richness
Method
- Please Head On keep on Reading
