Crockpot Ham and Beans
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
8 hrs
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Additional Time
4 hrs
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Total Time
12 hrs
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Servings
8
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Calories
341 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Crockpot Ham and Beans
Description
The Crockpot Ham and Beans recipe combines soaked pinto beans with chopped bone-in ham steak, onion, garlic, bay leaf, salt, pepper, smoked paprika, and water. The mixture cooks slowly on low heat in a slow cooker for 6 to 8 hours until the beans are tender. A potato masher is used to mash some beans to thicken the broth, delivering a rustic, hearty texture with smoky notes from the ham and paprika.
This dish is typically paired with rice and can be garnished with sliced jalapenos, hot sauce, or sour cream to taste. It makes a substantial meal, especially in cooler weather.
Notes highlight soaking beans overnight for best texture, though a quick soak method is available. Browning the ham before slow cooking enhances its flavor, but it's optional. Leftovers store well refrigerated for up to four days or can be frozen for up to six months, making this recipe useful for meal planning.
Ingredients
- 1 pound pinto beans dry
- 2 pounds ham steak chopped, bone-in
- 1/2 white onion chopped
- 3 garlic sliced, cloves
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 6 cups water
Instructions
- Rinse the pinto beans in a colander under cold water and pick out any small rocks or debris. Soak the beans in a large bowl of water for at least 4 hours or overnight.
- Drain and rinse the beans. Combine the soaked beans with the chopped ham, onion, garlic, bay leaf, salt, pepper, and smoked paprika in the slow cooker. Stir in the water.
- Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours, or until the beans are tender.
- Discard the bay leaf and ham bone. Then use a potato masher to mash some of the cooked beans to thicken the broth. Serve and enjoy.
Notes
- Soak pinto beans overnight or use a quick soak by boiling for one minute then resting covered for one hour before cooking.
- Browning the ham before adding it enhances smoky flavor but is not required.
- The recipe can be adapted to stovetop cooking by simmering soaked beans and ingredients for 4-5 hours until tender.
- Serve this dish with rice and garnish with sliced jalapenos, hot sauce, or sour cream as desired.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to four days or freeze for up to six months. Thaw overnight before reheating.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 341 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 341kcal | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 37g | 12% |
| Protein | 35g | 70% |
| Fat | 6g | 9% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 51mg | 17% |
| Sodium | 1737mg | 72% |
| Potassium | 1182mg | 25% |
| Fiber | 9g | 36% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 126IU | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 41mg | 46% |
| Calcium | 74mg | 7% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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