Best 17 Green Beans And Ham Recipes

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Green beans and ham is a classic combination that has been enjoyed for centuries. This dish is often served as a side dish at holiday dinners, but it can also be enjoyed as a main course. The green beans provide a slightly sweet and crunchy texture, while the ham adds a salty and smoky flavor. There are many different ways to cook this dish, but some of the most popular methods include boiling, frying, and baking. Whether you are looking for a simple and easy recipe or something more complex, you are sure to find the perfect green beans and ham recipe for your taste.

Here are our top 17 tried and tested recipes!

SLOW COOKER GREEN BEANS, HAM AND POTATOES



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I make this dish often; I have never really measured the ingredients, but can give you a reasonable approximation. Note: Freeze leftover cooking liquid, and then add to bean soup, ham or cabbage dishes, or use to cook dumplings in. It's delicious!

Provided by GRAMMYROSE

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Pork     Ham

Time 4h30m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 pounds fresh green beans, rinsed and trimmed
1 large onion, chopped
3 ham hocks
1 ½ pounds new potatoes, quartered
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon seasoning salt
1 tablespoon chicken bouillon granules
ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Halve beans if they are large, place in a slow cooker with water to barely cover, and add onion and ham hocks. Cover, and cook on High until simmering. Reduce heat to Low, and cook for 2 to 3 hours, or until beans are crisp but not done.
  • Add potatoes, and cook for another 45 minutes. While potatoes are cooking, remove ham hocks from slow cooker, and remove meat from bones. Chop or shred meat, and return to slow cooker. Season with garlic powder, onion powder, seasoning salt, bouillon, and pepper. Cook until potatoes are done, then adjust seasoning to taste.
  • To serve, use a slotted spoon to put beans, potatoes, and ham into a serving dish with a little broth.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 199.8 calories, Carbohydrate 20.6 g, Cholesterol 28.6 mg, Fat 9 g, Fiber 4.5 g, Protein 10.2 g, SaturatedFat 3.1 g, Sodium 133.1 mg, Sugar 2.9 g

CRAZY-SIMPLE COTTAGE HAM, POTATOES, AND GREEN BEANS



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Cottage ham is one of my favorite dishes to eat because it's rich in flavor and incredibly simple to make. Requiring only five ingredients and five minutes of prep time, this dish could quickly become a go-to meal in your household. If you can't wait the hour it takes to cook, drop it in a slow cooker in the morning, and it'll be ready when you get home.

Provided by Michael Harr

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Pork     Ham     Whole

Time 1h10m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 (3 pound) cottage ham
4 russet potatoes, peeled and halved lengthwise
3 (14.5 ounce) cans cut green beans, drained
1 white onion, sliced thickly
water to cover

Steps:

  • Put ham into a Dutch oven. Arrange potato halves, green beans, and onion slices around the ham. Pour enough water into the pot to cover the vegetables completely.
  • Place a cover on the pot and bring the water to a boil, reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer mixture until potatoes are completely soft, about 55 minutes.
  • Remove ham to a cutting board to slice to desired thickness; serve with vegetables.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 721.8 calories, Carbohydrate 35.6 g, Cholesterol 127.1 mg, Fat 42.4 g, Fiber 8.1 g, Protein 47.4 g, SaturatedFat 15.1 g, Sodium 3460.5 mg, Sugar 3.5 g

GREEN BEANS AND HAM



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A one-pot dish of green beans, red new potatoes, onions, and ham steak. My husband loves this and would eat it every night if he could.

Provided by dalzac

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Pork     Ham

Time 45m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 (2 pound) ham steak, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 ½ pounds red new potatoes, halved
1 pound fresh green beans, trimmed and halved
1 small onion, coarsely chopped
½ cup butter
water to cover
salt and ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Place ham steak, potatoes, green beans, onion, and butter in a large pot with just enough water to cover. Season with salt and pepper; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until potatoes are tender, about 20 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 326.8 calories, Carbohydrate 19.7 g, Cholesterol 81.6 mg, Fat 16.5 g, Fiber 4 g, Protein 25.2 g, SaturatedFat 9 g, Sodium 1553.8 mg, Sugar 1.8 g

GREEN BEANS WITH POTATOES AND HAM



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You can make the ham broth and shred the ham hocks a day ahead. The next day, reheat to simmering, and cook the potatoes and green beans.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Meat & Poultry     Pork Recipes

Time 2h

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 meaty ham hocks
1 onion, peeled and quartered through root
3 garlic cloves, smashed
1 celery stalk, cut into 2-inch pieces
3 sprigs fresh thyme
1 bay leaf
1 jalapeno or serrano chile, intact with a split down 1 side
Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper
3 1/2 quarts water
1 pound small red potatoes, halved
2 pounds green beans, stem ends trimmed, halved crosswise

Steps:

  • Combine ham hocks, onion, garlic, celery, thyme, bay leaf, chile, 3/4 teaspoon salt, and the water in a large pot. Bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat, and simmer, uncovered, 1 hour 30 minutes.
  • Transfer ham hocks to a plate. Discard chile, and add potatoes to pot; simmer until just tender, 10 to 12 minutes.
  • When ham hocks are cool enough to handle, pull meat off bones (discard bones), shred into bite-size pieces, and return to pot. Add green beans, and return to a simmer. Cover, and cook until beans are just tender, about 8 minutes. Season with pepper. Serve vegetables and meat with a slotted spoon; reserve broth for another use. If storing leftovers, store in broth.

HAM, POTATOES, AND GREEN BEANS



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A farm-food classic, but low in fat and perfectly suited to today's lighter diets. Not a soup, not a stew, but a one-pot meal that stays good on those busy days when everyone has to eat on a different schedule.

Provided by 3KillerBs

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 30m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 cups ham, diced
2 lbs white potatoes
1 -2 lb fresh green beans or 1 -2 lb frozen green beans
1 onion (optional)
water
black pepper

Steps:

  • Cube the potatoes, peeling first if desired.
  • String the beans and break into 2 inch pieces.
  • Coarsely chop the onion.
  • Place ham, potatoes, beans, black pepper, and onions into a wide, shallow pot or dutch oven.
  • Add enough water to come within a couple inches of the top of the food.
  • Bring the pot to a boil then simmer gently for 15 minutes or until potatoes are tender.
  • This can be drippy so I suggest serving it in bowls or soup plates.
  • Cornbread makes a good accompaniment if you want to sop up the juices.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 335.6, Fat 4.4, SaturatedFat 1.4, Cholesterol 36.4, Sodium 1612.8, Carbohydrate 53.8, Fiber 8.4, Sugar 3.6, Protein 21.9

COUNTRY GREEN BEANS AND HAM



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     side-dish

Yield 8 to 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 ham shank, cut into 1-inch pieces
Freshly ground black pepper
2 cups thinly sliced yellow onions
Salt
3 pounds fresh green beans, trimmed
Water

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, with a lid, over medium heat, add the oil. Season the ham with black pepper. Add the ham and cook for 2 minutes on each side. Remove and set aside. Add the onions. Season with salt and pepper. Saute for 2 minutes. Add the reserved ham and beans back to the pan. Cover the beans completely with water. Bring the liquid to a boil, reduce heat to medium low, partially cover and cook for 2 hours. Remove from the heat and reseason if necessary

HAM, GREEN BEANS AND POTATOES (CROCK POT)



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This recipe I believe is Pennsylvania Dutch. It has been passed down in my family for generations and they have all absolutely loved it and still do!! Try it for yourself. The ham flavors the potatoes and green beans and gives them a wonderful flavor! Its quick and easy and complete meal for your family!

Provided by Erin77

Categories     Ham

Time 6h10m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 4

2 1/2 lbs canned ham, cubed or 3 (10 ounce) packages diced ham
3 (15 ounce) cans canned green beans (not french style)
4 (15 ounce) cans of whole new potatoes
salt & pepper

Steps:

  • very simple and easy complete meal!
  • Add your ham cubed to your preference, canned green beans add juice from at least one can, add canned whole potatoes add juice from at least one can.
  • add to crock pot cook on slow for at least 6 hours and you have a quick and complete meal.
  • this recipe should serve 4-6 people.
  • I add a little vinegar to my own bowl myself, try it you may love it I DO!

HAM, GREEN BEANS, AND POTATOES (SLOW COOKER)



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This is my first original recipe, but I welcome criticism! (although my boyfriend had thirds and then passed out on the couch). I knew I wanted to cook ham shanks in the crock pot, but I couldn't find any recipes that were quite what I was looking for. The ingredients I listed here will fill a 3 quart pot, but I imagine quantities are flexible.

Provided by ktstwrt

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 8h15m

Yield 3 quarts, 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 (1 1/2 lb) ham shank (a ham hock may be acceptable, but it doesn't have as much meat)
3 -4 large potatoes, peeled (or not)
1 lb fresh green beans, rinsed with the ends cut off
1 cup chicken broth
1 (15 ounce) can green beans, juice extracted (NOTE ( I only use the juice from the canned beans, not the beans themselves)
salt and pepper

Steps:

  • 1. Place whole ham shank in slow cooker.
  • 2. Cover ham with prepared fresh green beans and potatoes.
  • 3. Pour chicken broth and canned green bean juice over all ingredients.
  • 4. Top with salt and pepper.
  • 5. Cook on low 7-8 hours.
  • 6. In the last hour of cooking, remove the bone from the ham shank. The meat should fall off pretty easily (or at least be close to it). Keep meat in slow cooker and continue cooking for 30 minutes.

GREEN BEANS AND HAM HOCKS



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It has been cold and snowing here. Just the right weather for soups and comfort food. These green beans and ham hocks are so good. They do not need any added spices or seasoning but you can add them if you desire. There is no need to add salt to these since the ham hocks/shanks are already salty. I am sensitive to pepper so I did not add any to these but you can if you want to. I just don't know how much to add. They can be served as a meal with cornbread or as a side dish with meat This can easily be turned into soup by adding other vegetables. Cook time varies according to your crockpot. When I lower my 3.5 quart crockpot to low, it does not boil or even simmer so I cook these on high the whole time. Stovetop method time is approximate. These smell so good while they cook.

Provided by AuntWoofieWoof

Categories     Ham

Time 6h30m

Yield 4-5 hearty servings

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 lb green beans
2 -3 smoked ham hocks or 2 -3 smoked pork shanks
1 (12 ounce) can beer
1 can chicken broth

Steps:

  • Snap or cut green beans in one inch pieces.
  • Rinse off with cold water and place them in a crockpot or large pan.
  • Trim outer skin and fat from the ham hocks/shanks.
  • Cut into smaller pieces if possible Cut around the bones but do not remove them.
  • Place in the crockpot/pan with the green beans and mix well.
  • Pour the beer and broth in and mix well again.
  • Crockpot method:Cook on high for 5-6 hours.
  • Stovetop method:Cook on high until it boils and then lower heat and simmer for 5-6 hours The longer these cook, the better they taste.
  • Serve in bowls.

GREEN BEANS WITH GARLIC AND HAM



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We always had these beans with our Christmas dinner. They are very flavorful and a family favorite. Most of the work can be done in advance. Although there is alot of garlic, the cooking process mellows it considerably.

Provided by Normaone

Categories     Ham

Time 40m

Yield 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

24 cloves garlic (peeled, halved lengthwise)
2 tablespoons salt
3 lbs green beans, trimmed
5 tablespoons olive oil
3/4 lb ham steak, cut into strips 1/4 x 2 inches
3 tablespoons unsalted butter

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of water to a boil.
  • Add garlic; cook 8 minutes until very tender.
  • Transfer to a paper towel using a slotted spoon.
  • Pat dry.
  • Add salt to pot; return water to boil and add green beans.
  • Cook beans until just tender, about 6 minutes.
  • Drain beans, rinse under cold water, pat dry and set aside.
  • Heat 2 T oil in heavy nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.
  • Add ham and saute until crisp, 6 or 7 minutes depending on the moisture content of the ham.
  • Set aside.
  • Can be prepared 1 day ahead.
  • Keep garlic separate from beans and ham.
  • Melt butter with remaining oil in a large heavy skillet over medium high heat.
  • Add garlic and mash with a fork or the back of a spoon.
  • Add green beans and ham.
  • Toss until heated through and coated with garlic.
  • Season to your taste with salt and pepper.
  • Serve.

GREEN BEANS AND COUNTRY HAM, SOUTHERN-STYLE RECIPE - (4/5)



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Provided by Becky Jo

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 * 2 pounds green beans, cleaned and snapped
* About 1/4-pound thinly sliced country ham (see notes below)
2 * 2 medium potatoes, cut in large cubes (see notes below)
1 * 1 large onion, coarsely chopped
* Water
* Salt and pepper to taste
4 * 4 tablespoons unsalted butter

Steps:

  • Place the ham slices in a large sauté pan. Add about 3 cups of water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat, cover and simmer until ham is tender. Remove ham from pot and cut into small pieces. Return to the pot and add the beans, potatoes and onions. Season with pepper. Add a bit more water if needed, but not too much. Bring back to a boil, then reduce heat, cover and simmer until beans are very tender, about 1 hour. (Cooking time will depend on the age of the beans.) Taste the beans and add salt if needed but, since country ham is very salty, additional salt will probably not be necessary. If there appears to be too much broth, cook on high without the cover until some of the moisture evaporates. Add butter to beans and stir until melted; replace lid and cook an additional 10 minutes. This will keep, covered, over low heat until serving. Notes: If you want a meatier main dish, add some smoked ham pieces when you add the beans. For most people, more country ham would make it too salty. Instead of large potatoes, you can use about one pound baby or creamer potatoes, halved if large. I like yukon gold, but any boiling potato is fine.

GREEN BEANS,HAM, AND NEW POTATOES



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The Hoosier Take on this recipe from the Depression Era

Provided by Penny Hall

Categories     Other Soups

Time 5h10m

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 cups ham, diced or use ham hocks
2 lbs white potatoes /or red
1 -2 lb fresh green beans or 1 -2 lb frozen green bean
1 onion (optional)
water
black pepper
2 bay leaves

Steps:

  • 1. Servings: 4-6 Servings Size
  • 2. Cube potatoes, peeling if desired, snap beans into 2 inch pieces, chop onion coarsley, Place ham, potatoes, beans, black pepper,bay leaves, and onions into a wide, shallow pot or dutch oven. Add enough water to come within a couple inches of the top of the food, Bring the pot to a boil then simmer gently for 15 minutes or until potatoes are tender. This can be drippy so I suggest serving it in bowls or soup plates, Cornbread makes a good accompaniment if you want to sop up the juices Read more: http://www.food.com/recipe

GREEN BEANS, PEARS, AND HAM - GERMANY



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This looked yummy and easy to make. From "The Best Recipes in the World" cookbook. "This is a good recipe to use ordinary ham, as long as it is not too sweet; prosciutto or the like would be overkill".

Provided by Mrs Goodall

Categories     Pears

Time 30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 tablespoons butter (or extra virgin olive oil)
1 large onion, thinly sliced
1 lb ham, cut into 1/2 inch chunks
2 -3 large pears, not overly ripe (Bosc is a good choice)
3/4 lb fresh green beans
salt, to taste
pepper, to taste
1 cup chicken stock

Steps:

  • Put the butter in a large deep skillet over medium-high heat. When hot, add the onion and cook, stirring occasionally, for about 5 minutes. Meanwhile, cut the ham into 1/2 inch chunks. Add it and raise the heat to high.
  • While the ham cooks- stir it occasionally, but let it brown a bit on the bottom-peel and core the pears and cut them into 1-inch chunks. Lower the heat to medium and add them to the pan; stir occasionally.
  • Trim the beans, cut them into roughly 2-inch lengths, rinse them quickly, and add them to the skillet along with a sprinkling of salt and at least 1/2 teaspoon pepper. Cook for a minute, then raise the heat to medium-high, add the chicken stock, and stir.
  • Cook, stirring occasionally, until the beans are bright green and semi-tender, the pears are quite tender, and the liquid so reduced that it is essentially a sauce, 10 - 15 minutes. Taste, adjust the seasoning, and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 473.5, Fat 30.2, SaturatedFat 12, Cholesterol 96.5, Sodium 1545.8, Carbohydrate 30.2, Fiber 6.7, Sugar 14, Protein 22.3

SOUTHERN GREEN BEANS AND NEW POTATOES WITH HAM~ RECIPE - (4.6/5)



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Provided by carolync

Number Of Ingredients 11

Fabulous Southern Green Beans and New Potatoes with Ham~
2 tablespoons butter
1 onion, diced or chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
3 or 4 ham hocks, ham end pieces or ham shanks
2 to 3 pounds of fresh green beans, cleaned and snapped
3 cans chicken broth
3 cans water (use a broth can to measure)
8 or more, new potatoes, pealed and washed
1 tablespoon sugar
Kosher salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Place ham hocks or shanks in water enough to cover & let simmer a good 2 hours. Remove ham & set aside to cool. Reserve broth. When cool enough to handle, cut into chunks. In a large heavy stock pot, melt butter on medium high. Add onions and garlic and ham. Cook until onions and garlic are tender and meat has browned a bit. Turn down the heat to medium and add green beans, chicken broth and 3 cans full of the broth from the cooked ham hocks. Just cover the beans with the liquid. If you need a bit more water, add it. Cover and cook beans for about an hour. Add, sugar, salt and pepper and stir well. Add potatoes and cook covered for another 25 to 35 minutes, or until the potatoes are fork tender. Remove lid for the last 10 minutes of cook time. Check and re-season if necessary. Crock pot method: place all in the pot & cook on low all day! Before serving remove the ham & cut into pieces & stir back into the beans & potatoes!

SPECK UND BONA - HAM AND GREEN BEANS



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Comfort food from the Pennsylvania Dutch chapter of the United States Regional Cookbook, Culinary Arts Institute of Chicago, 1947.

Provided by Molly53

Categories     Ham

Time 3h30m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 4

3 lbs ham
1 quart fresh green beans, snapped into pieces
6 potatoes, peeled and quartered
salt and pepper, to taste

Steps:

  • Cover a 3 pound piece of fat ham with cold water; simmer for 3 hours, adding more water if necessary to keep at least a quart of broth at all times.
  • Add green beans and quartered potatoes; cook for 30 minutes longer.
  • Slice ham and serve hot with vegetables and broth.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 518.7, Fat 13.3, SaturatedFat 4.5, Cholesterol 118.1, Sodium 3461.1, Carbohydrate 42, Fiber 6.5, Sugar 3.8, Protein 56.2

LEAH CHASE'S GREEN BEANS WITH HAM AND POTATOES



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A favorite recipe coming from the dog-eared page in my Southern Living magazine. I have used bacon in place of the ham in this recipe with delicious results!

Provided by Harley Seashell Pri

Categories     < 60 Mins

Time 40m

Yield 12-16 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/2 cup butter or 1/2 cup margarine
2 1/2 cups smoked ham (diced or cubed)
2 onions, chopped
3 lbs frozen cut green beans, thawed
2 cups chicken broth
1 lb new potato, cut in half
1 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper
1 red bell pepper, chopped

Steps:

  • Melt butter in a large pan over medium heat.
  • Saute ham and onions for 5 minutes.
  • Except for the red bell pepper, add the rest of the ingredients.
  • Bring to a boil.
  • Reduce heat to low, cook and cover for 15-20 minutes adding the red bell pepper for the last 2-3 minutes.

MOM'S GREEN BEANS AND BACON (OR HAM)



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Mom made these green beans a lot. In summer she used fresh beans and the rest of the year she used home canned beans. It is a very simple recipe and it is good.

Provided by Kathie Carr

Categories     Vegetables

Time 10m

Number Of Ingredients 5

6 slice thick bacon (or use sliced ham)
1 medium chopped onion
2 qt fresh green beans (or 2 large cans beans)
1 tsp sugar
1 tsp each salt and freshly ground black pepper (or to taste)

Steps:

  • 1. Fry bacon (or ham) until it is beginning to cook. Add onion and continue cooking until onion is translucent. Don't let bacon get too crisp. It will continue to cook with the beans and flavor them. Drain grease. Crumble or cut bacon or ham. Set aside and prepare beans.
  • 2. If using fresh greens, clean them and cut in bite sized pieces. Cook in boiling water until tender. Add all other ingredients to green beans you just cooked (or to the unheated canned green beans if using those) and cook for approximately 10 minutes to heat thoroughly and blend flavors.

Tips:

  • Choose fresh, tender green beans. Look for beans that are bright green and snap easily when you bend them.
  • Trim the green beans. Remove the tough ends of the beans before cooking.
  • Cook the green beans until they are tender-crisp. Overcooked green beans will be mushy.
  • Season the green beans with salt and pepper. You can also add other seasonings, such as garlic, onion, or bacon.
  • Serve the green beans immediately. Green beans are best when served fresh and hot.

Conclusion:

Green beans and ham is a classic Southern dish that is easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create a delicious and satisfying meal that the whole family will enjoy. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy weeknight meal, give green beans and ham a try. You won't be disappointed.

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