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Crockpot Ham and Beans
Crockpot Ham and Beans is a hearty and delicious meal that's easy to make. Simply combine ham, pinto beans, veggies, and a few seasonings in your crockpot and let it cook low and slow all day. The result is a flavorful and comforting dish the whole family will love!
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
8 hrs
Additional Time
4 hrs
Total Time
12 hrs
Servings: 8
Calories: 341 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 pound dry pinto beans
- 2 pounds bone-in ham steak chopped
- 1/2 white onion chopped
- 3 cloves garlic sliced
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon 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.
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Notes
- Soak the beans for at least four hours, or do a quick soak. I prefer to soak my beans overnight, but if I forget (which I do A LOT), a quick soak will work in a pinch. Start by adding your beans to a large soup pot and cover with a few inches of water. Bring to a boil and boil the beans for one minute. Remove the pot from the heat and cover with a lid. Let the pot sit undisturbed for one hour. Drain, and proceed with the Crockpot Ham and Beans recipe.
- What kind of beans to use: I use pinto beans in this recipe. You could also use dry northern beans.
- Brown the ham for extra flavor. If you have time, browning the ham will lend extra smoky flavor. It's not necessary though!
- Stovetop instructions: add all ingredients (make sure you've soaked the beans first) to a large soup pot or dutch oven and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to a simmer and cook until beans are tender, around 4-5 hours.
- Serving suggestions: we love to eat our ham and beans with rice. It also tastes delicious topped with sliced jalapenos, a squirt of hot sauce, or a dollop of sour cream!
- Storing and Freezing: any leftover crockpot ham and beans can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to four days. It can also be frozen for up to 6 months when stored in a freezer safe container or ziploc bag. Thaw your ham and beans in the refrigerator overnight before heating and serving.
Nutrition Information
Calories
341kcal
(17%)
Carbohydrates
37g
(12%)
Protein
35g
(70%)
Fat
6g
(9%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
2g
Cholesterol
51mg
(17%)
Sodium
1737mg
(72%)
Potassium
1182mg
(34%)
Fiber
9g
(36%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
126IU
(3%)
Vitamin C
41mg
(46%)
Calcium
74mg
(7%)
Iron
4mg
(22%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 341
% 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.