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Ham, Green Beans, and Potatoes

Try making Ham, Green Beans, and Potatoes for the best side dish to pair with any meal. Filling, comforting, and the perfect Southern style green beans everyone will love.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time1 hour 15 minutes
Total Time1 hour 30 minutes
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Keyword: ham green beans and potatoes, recipe for southern green beans
Servings: 6
Calories: 418kcal
Author: LaKita Anderson

Equipment

  • 1 Large Stock Pot or Dutch Oven

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 pound ham
  • 1 medium white onion, finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • ½ teaspoon seasoning salt
  • ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper
  • 6 cups low sodium chicken broth/stock, plus more as needed
  • 2 pounds fresh green beans, trimmed and cut in half
  • 4 medium red potatoes, cleaned and quartered
  • additional salt and ground black pepper or hot sauce to preference before serving

Instructions

  • Begin the recipe using a large stock pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add the 2 tablespoons of olive oil and once hot, carefully swirl it around the pot to make sure the bottom is evenly coated. Add the 1 pound of ham and allow it to cook for about 5 minutes, stirring often.
  • Add in the 1 medium finely chopped white onion and stir with the meat until the onion softens, about 4 to 5 minutes.
  • Add in the 2 cloves of minced garlic and continue cooking for another 1 minute until fragrant. Stir in the ½ teaspoon seasoning salt and ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper (red pepper flakes).
  • Pour in the 5 cups (reserving 1 cup for later) of the low sodium chicken broth or stock. Reduce the heat to medium-low and add the 2 pounds fresh green beans and 4 medium quartered red potatoes. Cover the pot with a lid and allow the beans to cook for about 1 hour, until the green beans have softened a bit and the potatoes are fork tender.
  • Remove the lid from the pot and add the leftover 1 cup of chicken broth/stock if needed. Taste the green beans and if any additional salt, ground black pepper, or hot sauce is needed then you may add it to your preference. Serve warm and enjoy!
  • Store any completely cooled leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Nutrition

Calories: 418kcal | Carbohydrates: 38g | Protein: 27g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Cholesterol: 47mg | Sodium: 1200mg | Potassium: 1418mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 1103IU | Vitamin C: 32mg | Calcium: 92mg | Iron: 4mg