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Slow Cooker Ham and Beans
Slow-cooked ham and beans is an easy no-fuss dinner perfect for busy weeknights or feeding a crowd on the cheap.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
7 hrs
Soaking Time
8 hrs
Total Time
15 hrs 15 mins
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 261 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 pound dried Great Northern beans
- 1 medium yellow onion diced
- 4 medium celery ribs diced
- 4 medium carrots diced
- 2-3 cups cubed ham
- 8 cups chicken broth
- 2 teaspoons minced garlic about 2 cloves
- 4 whole bay leaves
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
Instructions
- Rinse 1 pound dried Great Northern beans thoroughly under cold water, discarding any shriveled beans. Place the beans in a large bowl and cover with water. Let them soak overnight or for at least 8 hours. Drain and rinse the beans again before using.
- Add 1 medium yellow onion, 4 medium celery ribs, 4 medium carrots, and 2-3 cups cubed ham to a 6 to 8-quart slow cooker along with the drained, soaked beans.
- Pour in 8 cups chicken broth. Stir in 2 teaspoons minced garlic, 4 whole bay leaves, 1 teaspoon black pepper, 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme, and 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano. Stir until combined.
- Cover the slow cooker with the lid and cook on low for 6–8 hours, or until the beans are tender.
- Once cooked, remove and discard the bay leaves. For a creamier texture, stir the beans while mashing some against the side of the slow cooker with the back of a spoon.
- Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper if needed. Serve warm and enjoy.
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Notes
- Quick Soak Option: Boil beans for 2 minutes, then let them sit in hot water for 1 hour. Drain and rinse before using.
- No Soaking: If skipping the soak, extend cooking time by 1–2 hours on low. Always rinse dried beans under cold water to remove dirt and debris. Add 1–2 extra cups of broth during cooking to prevent drying out.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1serving
Calories
261kcal
(13%)
Carbohydrates
43g
(14%)
Protein
20g
(40%)
Fat
2g
(3%)
Saturated Fat
0.3g
(2%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.4g
Monounsaturated Fat
0.1g
Cholesterol
20mg
(7%)
Sodium
1289mg
(54%)
Potassium
1009mg
(29%)
Fiber
13g
(52%)
Sugar
5g
(10%)
Vitamin A
5227IU
(105%)
Vitamin C
7mg
(8%)
Calcium
140mg
(14%)
Iron
4mg
(22%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 261
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving | |
| Calories | 261kcal | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 43g | 14% |
| Protein | 20g | 40% |
| Fat | 2g | 3% |
| Saturated Fat | 0.3g | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.4g | 2% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.1g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 20mg | 7% |
| Sodium | 1289mg | 54% |
| Potassium | 1009mg | 21% |
| Fiber | 13g | 52% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 5227IU | 105% |
| Vitamin C | 7mg | 8% |
| Calcium | 140mg | 14% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.