When it comes to a simple and satisfying meal, few dishes can compete with ham, string beans, and potatoes. This classic combination offers a delightful balance of flavors and textures, with the salty smokiness of the ham, the crisp crunch of the string beans, and the comforting warmth of the potatoes. Whether you're looking for a quick weeknight dinner or a hearty weekend brunch, this versatile dish has something to offer everyone. With just a few pantry staples and some basic cooking skills, you can create a delicious meal that will leave your taste buds satisfied and your belly full. So gather your ingredients, fire up the stove, and let's embark on a culinary journey to create the perfect ham string beans potatoes dish.
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HAM, POTATOES, AND GREEN BEANS
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
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
GREEN BEANS WITH HAM HOCK AND NEW POTATOES
Provided by Patrick and Gina Neely : Food Network
Categories side-dish
Time 1h33m
Yield 6 to 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- In a large pot, fill with enough water to just cover ham hocks and bring to a boil. Cover and simmer 45 minutes. Add beans and sugar and continue cooking another 25 minutes. Add potatoes and salt and cook until potatoes are tender, about 20 minutes more. Remove hocks from pot and remove meat from the bone. Add meat back to the pot, add salt and pepper, to taste, and serve.
HAM, BEAN AND POTATO SOUP
When I was a cook in a restaurant years ago, this was our best-selling soup. One taste and your family will agree it's a winner!
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 50m
Yield 8 servings (2 quarts).
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- In a large saucepan, saute the ham, onion and garlic in butter until onion is tender. Add the next seven ingredients; cover and simmer until vegetables are tender, about 30 minutes. Add peas and cook until heated through, about 5 minutes longer. Stir in parsley.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 185 calories, Fat 7g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 30mg cholesterol, Sodium 1079mg sodium, Carbohydrate 18g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 13g protein.
CRAZY-SIMPLE COTTAGE HAM, POTATOES, AND GREEN BEANS
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
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
SLOW COOKER GREEN BEANS, HAM AND POTATOES
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
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
ONE-POT HAM DINNER
Looking for a speedy skillet supper? Jody Cohen of Mackeyville, Pennsylvania adds potatoes and green beans to ham steak before topping off the down-home dinner with a comforting mushroom sauce.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 1h
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a large skillet over medium heat, brown the ham slice. Arrange potatoes over ham; sprinkle with salt and pepper. Top with beans and onion. Combine soup and water; pour over all. , Cook for 2 minutes. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 45-50 minutes or until potatoes are tender.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 381 calories, Fat 13g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 63mg cholesterol, Sodium 2209mg sodium, Carbohydrate 40g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 25g protein.
CROCK POT HAM, BEAN & POTATOES
Make and share this Crock Pot Ham, Bean & Potatoes recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Chefpooky
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 6h10m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Dice the ham, onion and potatoes. Put everything in the crockpot along with 3 cups of water and season to taste with pepper. Put on low for about six hours.
GREEN BEANS WITH POTATOES AND HAM
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
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.
Tips:
- Choose fresh, tender green beans for the best flavor and texture.
- Trim the green beans by removing the ends and any tough strings.
- Cut the ham into small pieces for even cooking.
- Use a large skillet or Dutch oven to cook the ham and green beans together.
- Add the potatoes to the skillet or Dutch oven and cook until they are tender.
- Season the dish with salt, pepper, and garlic powder to taste.
- Serve the ham, green beans, and potatoes hot with your favorite sides.
Conclusion:
This classic dish is a delicious and easy way to enjoy ham, green beans, and potatoes. The ham provides a smoky flavor, the green beans add a pop of color and crunch, and the potatoes are soft and fluffy. This dish is perfect for a weeknight dinner or a special occasion. It can be served with a variety of sides, such as rice, mashed potatoes, or roasted vegetables.
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