Slow Cooker Green Beans with Ham Recipe

5 from 2 votes

Slow cooker green beans with ham and potatoes is a cheap and easy side dish great with dinner. Mixed vegetables, add bacon for added YUM.

Prep Time15

Cook Time3

Course: Appetizer, Side Dish

Cuisine: American

Keyword: bacon, crockpot, green beans, ham, leftover ham, potatoes, slow cooker

Servings:

Author: Justine

2 lbs green beans fresh, ends removed, cut in half
3 tbsp garlic minced
2 cup chicken broth or beef broth
1/2 medium onion diced
1 pinch salt to taste
1-2 large ham hocks or diced precooked pieces, bacon can be cooked and added instead or in addition to
1 lb potatoes used mini, cut in half - optional

Set ham hocks in center of slow cooker. Cut potatoes in half or quarters depending on size (if adding them). Cut green beans in half, remove ends. Sprinkle everything in pot with some salt and pepper.
Add dried minced or diced onions and garlic with your broth. Sprinkle top with precooked and chopped bacon (optional).
Cover and cook on high for 3-4 hours, or low for 5-6 hours or until contents are as tender as you'd like.