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Slow Cooker Amish Ham, Potato and Green Beans

A hearty, old-fashioned slow cooker dinner made with tender potatoes, savory ham, green beans, onion, broth, and butter. This simple Amish-style comfort meal is filling, family-friendly, and perfect for an easy one-pot supper.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 7 hours
Total Time 7 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Comfort Food, Dinner, Family Favorites, Main Course, Slow Cooker
Cuisine: Amish-American
Calories: 385
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 1/2 pounds ham cubed or sliced
  • 2 pounds potatoes cut into chunks
  • 1 1/2 pounds green beans fresh, frozen, or canned
  • 3 cups chicken broth
  • 3 tbsp butter
  • 1 small onion chopped
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder

Method
 

  1. Wash the potatoes and cut them into bite-sized chunks. Peel them if desired.
  2. Place the potatoes in the bottom of a 6-quart slow cooker.
  3. Layer the cubed or sliced ham over the potatoes. Add a ham bone or ham hock if using.
  4. Sprinkle chopped onion, black pepper, and garlic powder over the ham and potatoes.
  5. Pour chicken broth over everything, then add butter on top.
  6. Cover and cook on low for 6 to 7 hours or on high for 3 to 4 hours, until the potatoes are fork-tender and the ham is heated through.
  7. Add fresh green beans at the beginning for softer beans, or during the last 1 1/2 to 2 hours for firmer beans. Add frozen green beans during the last 1 to 2 hours, or drained canned green beans during the last 30 to 45 minutes.
  8. Remove any ham bone or ham hock if used. Gently stir, taste, and adjust seasoning with extra pepper, garlic powder, or a small pinch of salt if needed.
  9. Serve warm in bowls or on plates with a little broth spooned over the top.

Notes

Yukon Gold or red potatoes hold their shape best, while russets make the broth slightly thicker. Add salt carefully since ham and broth can already be salty.