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August 8, 2020 · 2 Comments

Easy Crockpot Green Beans and Ham- Come Home To Dinner!

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Just like Grandma used to make, we love the frugality and simplicity of this Crockpot Green Beans and Ham in our home. Make a batch today, served with some homemade bread for an easy, filling meal.

Thinking back, I never realized that half of the comfort foods that were served in my family’s homes weren’t just because they are delicious. It was because without me even realizing it, they taught me how to be frugal in our food choices.

Good Eating

Apparently, my dear husband grew up with the same mentality. Both of our familys have blessed us with the backyard garden being normal to us. Being able to grow a lot of our own vegetables allows us to spend our normal grocery budget during the summer filling our meat freezer.

I can and preserve a lot of our homegrown produce also, as I will walk you through during future posts on this blog. But there is nothing like a pot of these during the warm summer months when I can essentially just walk out to the garden to grocery shop.

Green Beans and Ham

green beans, ham, bacon and potatoes in crockpot

While the recipe (and when I talk about it) is called Crockpot Green Beans and Ham, don’t be fooled. There is more in the pot to flavor and fill your palette.

I typically also throw in at least one onion, about 6-8 potatoes, salt, pepper, and the occasional garlic clove or two. (Typically this is when I’m harvesting it, or have excess to use up.)

One bowl always fills me up. Because of the amount that comes from this recipe, I can’t tell you a time that this hasn’t fed us for more than one night. My Crockpot Green Beans and Ham is a staple in our meal planning.

Zero Complaints. Ever.

I have never in my entire life made Crockpot Green Beans and Ham that my husband has complained. Even if I didn’t have any potatoes to throw in, or I left out the garlic. Heck, one time I didn’t even have any true cubed ham to use. So I just threw in a leftover ham bone from the freezer. He still loves it. I throw in bacon too if I have it.

There is just something comforting and filling about good old-fashioned country food that makes us happy.

Slow Cooker Cooking

I think everyone should own a Crockpot. I have amassed quite of a collection of them myself. Having the means to come home to a home cooked meal is priceless. It saves so many unneccessary stops to get takeout. (And if you have been around before, you know I despise fast food.)

They have so many options in slow cookers. If you don’t have one, just get yourself one. Buy a cheap one to start. Having one will make a world of difference in your home. In the hot summer months, it doesn’t heat up your kitchen. In the winter, you can slow cook a hearty bowl of soup to warm you up.

Crockpot Green Beans and Ham

green beans, ham, bacon and potatoes in crockpot
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Crockpot Green Beans and Ham is a simple, easy to make dinner idea. Have dinner on the table before you get home tonight! | Food | Slow Cooker | Crockpot | Recipe | Homemade |
Prep Time10 mins
Cook Time8 hrs
Course: Crockpot, Main Course, Slow Cooker
Cuisine: American
Keyword: 5-ingredient, comfort food, cooking, country, Crockpot, dinner, family, green beans, ham, home economics, main dish, old-fashioned, potatoes, recipe, slow cooker
Servings: 8

Ingredients

  • 4 14.5 oz. cans green beans, undrained *or use snapped fresh green beans and add 2 cups water*
  • 1 lb ham (sliced or cubed)
  • 5-6 large potatoes cubed into 1" pieces
  • 2 slices bacon, fried *optional*

Instructions

  • Stir green beans, ham and potatoes into a 6-quart crockpot.
  • Season with salt & pepper to taste.
  • Cook on LOW for 8-10 hours.
  • Serve and enjoy.

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Crockpot Green Beans & Ham- Heritage Home Ec Crockpot Green Beans and Ham is a simple, easy to make dinner idea. Have dinner on the table before you get home tonight! | Food | Slow Cooker | Crockpot | Recipe | Homemade |
Slow Cooker Green Beans & Ham- Heritage Home Ec Crockpot Green Beans and Ham is a simple, easy to make dinner idea. Have dinner on the table before you get home tonight! | Food | Slow Cooker | Crockpot | Recipe | Homemade |
Crockpot Green Beans & Ham- Heritage Home Ec Crockpot Green Beans and Ham is a simple, easy to make dinner idea. Have dinner on the table before you get home tonight! | Food | Slow Cooker | Crockpot | Recipe | Homemade |
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Comments

  1. Rebecca Payne says

    August 16, 2020 at 1:08 pm

    I haven’t seen this kind of recipe for years. I had this when I was a kid. I can’t wait to try it. Thank you for sharing.

    Reply
  2. Miz Helen says

    March 12, 2021 at 2:46 pm

    5 stars
    Your awesome Crockpot Green Beans and Ham are featured on Full Plate Thursday,527. We pinned your post to our features board and thanks so much for sharing with us!
    Miz Helen

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Amy is a working homemaker, sharing time between home and her day job.  Growing up in a rural area with a Home Economics teacher for a mother, she learned the basics of home economics as well as simple homesteading skills.  From the family garden to budgeting and meal planning, the daily life created her “old fashioned” values.

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