This slow cooker farmhouse-style meal combines tender ham, soft potatoes, and flavorful green beans into a rich, hearty comfort dish. It’s simple, filling, and perfect for busy days when you want a warm homemade meal waiting for you.
⏱️ Prep Time
15 minutes
🕒 Cook Time
6–8 hours (low) or 3–4 hours (high)
⏱️ Total Time
6–8 hours
🍳 Equipment
- Slow cooker (crockpot)
- Knife and cutting board
- Spoon or ladle
🥣 Ingredients
- 2–3 cups cooked ham (cubed or sliced)
- 4 cups potatoes (peeled and chopped)
- 3 cups green beans (fresh or frozen)
- 1 medium onion (chopped)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp salt (adjust based on ham saltiness)
- 1 tsp dried thyme or Italian seasoning
- 1 tbsp butter (optional for richness)
📝 Ingredient Notes
- Ham adds smoky, salty flavor to the broth
- Potatoes soak up all the savory juices
- Fresh green beans hold texture better than canned
- Adjust salt carefully—ham is already salty
👨🍳 Instructions
1. Add Ingredients
- Place potatoes, onion, garlic, and ham into slow cooker
2. Add Seasoning
- Pour in chicken broth
- Add pepper, thyme, and salt
3. Slow Cook
- Cover and cook on LOW for 6–8 hours or HIGH for 3–4 hours
4. Add Green Beans
- Add green beans in the last 1–2 hours of cooking
- Stir gently
5. Finish
- Add butter if desired
- Taste and adjust seasoning before serving
📊 Nutrition Facts (approx per serving)
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Protein: 20g
- Fat: 10g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 5g
- Sodium: 900mg
💡 Tips
- Cut potatoes evenly for uniform cooking
- Don’t overcook green beans (keep slight texture)
- Use leftover ham for best flavor
- Add a splash of cream for a richer version
- Let it rest 10 minutes before serving
🔄 Variations
🥣 Creamy Version
- Add ½ cup heavy cream at the end
🌶️ Spicy Version
- Add chili flakes or hot sauce
🥕 Extra Veggie Version
- Add carrots or corn
🧄 Garlic Butter Style
- Increase garlic and butter for richer taste
🏡 Why It’s Loved
- True farmhouse comfort food
- One-pot slow cooker meal
- Budget-friendly ingredients
- Perfect for meal prep and leftovers
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