Southern Green Beans with Ham and Potatoes
This hearty one-pot green beans with ham and potatoes recipe combines country ham, tender green beans, and potatoes simmered in savory broth with a hint of Cajun spice—perfect for a comforting Southern-style meal.
Servings 6 people
Calories 280kcal
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon vegetable or canola oil
- 1 (12-ounce) package country ham diced
- 1 medium onion finely chopped
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- 2 pounds fresh green beans washed, ends trimmed and cut into 1 ½ - 2 inch pieces
- 2 pounds small red or gold potatoes washed, then quartered or cut into eighths
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
- Salt and additional black pepper to taste
Instructions
Stovetop Method:
- Heat the oil large stock pot over medium-high heat.
- Dice the country ham into bite-sized pieces. Once the pot is hot, add the country ham and sauté for 2-3 minutes until the ham is light pink and starting to brown on the edges.
- Add the onion. Sauté until the onion is translucent, about 8-10 minutes.
- Add the minced garlic and sauté for an additional 30 seconds.
- Add the green beans and potatoes to the pot.
- Pour the chicken broth over the top of the vegetables.
- Add the Cajun seasoning, ground black pepper and red pepper flakes. Add salt to taste.
- Bring the pot to a boil, then cover it with a lid, reduce the heat to medium-low and cook for 30 minutes. The green beans and potatoes should be fork tender when they’re done.
- Remove the pot from the heat and allow the beans and potatoes to sit for at least 15 minutes. The vegetables will continue to absorb the flavors of the ham and the broth as they sit.
- Season with additional salt and pepper if necessary.
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Notes
Pro Tips:
- Cut potatoes evenly so they cook at the same rate.
- Taste before salting—country ham or smoked meats can add plenty of salt on their own.
- For extra flavor, sauté the onion and garlic in a little bacon grease before adding the broth.
Nutrition
Serving: 2cups | Calories: 280kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 17g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2.6g | Cholesterol: 40mg | Sodium: 1000mg | Potassium: 950mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 850IU | Vitamin C: 22mg | Calcium: 55mg | Iron: 2.1mg
