Crockpot Green Beans
These Crockpot Green Beans are the coziest side dish recipe to pair with any meal. With just 10 minutes of prep time, the slow cooker does all of the work for you. We add ham hocks for a smoky, rich flavor and potatoes for a hearty bite the whole family loves.
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 163kcal
Ingredients
- 2-2 1/2 pounds trimmed fresh green beans see note about tenderness tips
- 2-3 ham hocks
- 32 ounces chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon dried minced onion or 1/4 cup diced yellow or sweet onion
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon seasoning salt or salt and black pepper
- 1-2 cups halved baby new potatoes optional
Instructions
- Place the ham hocks at the bottom of the crockpot.
- Add the fresh green beans on top. If using, add the diced new potatoes.
- Pour in the chicken broth.
- Season with dried minced onion, garlic powder and seasoning salt or salt and black pepper.
- Cover and cook on low for 6-7 hours, until the green beans are tender and the ham hocks are pull apart tender.
- Remove the ham hocks, shred the meat off the bones, and return the meat to the crockpot.
- Using a slotted spoon, transfer the green beans, potatoes, and ham into a serving bowl. Pour your desired amount of broth on top.
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Notes
Storage:
Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat in the microwave or on the stovetop in a skillet with some of the broth for a couple of minutes.
These slow cooker green beans shouldn't be frozen, they will be quite mushy in texture once they're thawed.
Tips
- Be sure to put the ham hocks at the bottom of the crockpot. This is key, they take a long time to cook so you want to make sure they are fully submerged in the chicken broth.
- If you like a crisp-tender green bean then cook them for less time. You'll want to cook for 5 hours instead of 6. If you like your green beans very tender, then cook for 7 hours. If you like extra crisp beans, add the beans after the ham hocks have cooked for 3-4 hours.
- Make it spicy. If desired, you can serve with hot sauce or stir red chili flakes into the broth before serving.
- Swap the potatoes. We use new potatoes here, but Russets or Yukon gold also work well.
- Bacon or ham instead of Ham Hocks. If your store doesn't have ham hocks, you can substitute it with bacon or ham. Simply cook a 1/2 pound of either until crispy on the stove top and drain the grease. Add half of it to the crockpot with the green beans and cook to desired green bean tenderness. Once it's done, transfer everything to a bowl and garnish with the rest of the cooked meat.
- Cook on High. Ham hocks need a longer slower cook time to become tender. Depending on the size of your ham hocks, it’s possible they’ll be tender in 4 hours on high heat. If you prefer a faster cook, you can also use the above bacon or ham method and cook on high for 2-3 hours.
Nutrition
Calories: 163kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 13g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 46mg | Sodium: 862mg | Potassium: 288mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 0.5IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 18mg | Iron: 1mg
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