Crock Pot Green Beans and Potatoes
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
6 hrs
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Total Time
6 hrs 15 mins
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Servings
6
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Calories
204 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Crock Pot Green Beans and Potatoes
Description
Crock Pot Green Beans and Potatoes brings together fresh green beans trimmed and combined with quartered baby red potatoes and sliced white onion. Six slices of cooked, diced bacon contribute a smoky, savory depth, complemented by minced garlic and seasonings. All ingredients are cooked together in chicken broth over several hours in a slow cooker until the potatoes are tender, allowing flavors to meld gently. The dish features a balance of textures, with soft potatoes and crisp-tender green beans, enhanced by the flavorful bacon and aromatic garlic and onion.
The slow cooker method makes this an easy, set-it-and-forget-it side that can complement a variety of meals, particularly comforting during cooler months. It pairs well with roasted meats or grilled dishes, adding a hearty vegetable component to the plate. The broth can be spooned over servings to add moistness and flavor.
Leftovers keep well refrigerated for up to five days. Frozen green beans can substitute for fresh, and different small potato varieties like Yellow Gold or New Potatoes may be used. This flexibility in ingredients allows for convenient adjustments based on availability.
Ingredients
- 2 pounds Green bean washed and the ends trimmed, fresh
- 1 pound red potatoes quartered, baby
- 1/2 white onion sliced
- 6 lices Bacon Cooked and diced
- 2 teaspoons garlic minced
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 3 cups chicken broth
Instructions
- Add all the ingredients to a crock pot and stir to combine.
- Cover and cook on high for 3-4 hours or on low for 5-7 hours until the potatoes are tender.
- Serve warm with a slotted spoon and enjoy!
Notes
- Refrigerate leftovers in an airtight container and consume within 5 days.
- Yellow Gold or New Potatoes can replace Red Potatoes if preferred.
- Frozen green beans work as a substitute for fresh beans for convenience.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 204 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 204kcal | 10% |
| Carbohydrates | 25g | 8% |
| Protein | 8g | 16% |
| Fat | 9g | 14% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Trans Fat | 0.03g | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 17mg | 6% |
| Sodium | 799mg | 33% |
| Potassium | 747mg | 16% |
| Fiber | 6g | 24% |
| Sugar | 7g | 14% |
| Vitamin A | 1060IU | 21% |
| Vitamin C | 26mg | 29% |
| Calcium | 74mg | 7% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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