Easy Crock Pot Ham Beans

Savor the comforting flavors of this Easy Crock Pot Ham Beans recipe, a hearty and wholesome dish perfect for busy weeknights or lazy weekends. Featuring tender navy or great northern beans, savory chunks of cooked ham (or a flavorful leftover ham bone), and a medley of aromatic vegetables like carrots, celery, and onion, this crock pot meal is a breeze to prepare. Slow-cooked to perfection in a rich broth seasoned with garlic, bay leaf, and black pepper, the beans become irresistibly creamy, soaking up all the delicious flavors. With just 15 minutes of prep time and the magic of a slow cooker, you’ll have a soul-warming, family-friendly dinner ready to serve with crusty bread or cornbread. This recipe is ideal for using up leftovers and requires minimal effort for maximum flavor—a must-try for your dinner rotation!

Nutriscore Rating: 78/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:480 mins

Total Time:495 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 1 pound Dried navy beans (or great northern beans)
• 2 cups Cooked ham (cubed or leftover with bone)
• 1 large Carrot (diced)
• 2 stalks Celery (diced)
• 1 medium Onion (diced)
• 2 cloves Garlic cloves (minced)
• 4 cups Chicken broth
• 2 cups Water
• 1 leaf Bay leaf
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
• 0 Salt (optional, to taste)

Directions

Step 1

Rinse the dried beans under cold water and remove any debris or damaged beans. Soak them overnight in a large bowl of water, ensuring the beans are fully submerged.

Step 2

In the morning, drain and rinse the soaked beans. If you're short on time, you can use the quick soak method by boiling the beans for 2 minutes, removing from heat, and letting them sit for 1 hour before draining and rinsing.

Step 3

In a large crock pot, combine the soaked and rinsed beans, diced carrots, celery, onion, and minced garlic.

Step 4

Add the cooked ham to the crock pot. If you are using a leftover ham bone, place it in the pot as well for additional flavor.

Step 5

Pour in the chicken broth and water to cover the beans and ham completely. Add more water if necessary to ensure all ingredients are submerged.

Step 6

Add the bay leaf and black pepper. Stir gently to combine.

Step 7

Cover the crock pot and cook on low heat for 8 hours, or until the beans are tender and creamy. Check around the 6-hour mark to see if the beans are done to your liking.

Step 8

Once cooked, remove the ham bone (if used) and shred any remaining meat back into the pot. Discard the bay leaf.

Step 9

Taste the dish and add salt if needed. The ham is often salty enough, so use sparingly.

Step 10

Serve warm with crusty bread, cornbread, or over rice for a hearty meal.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	2704.6 grams (2704.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2407

Total Fat 32.00g	41%
Saturated Fat 10.50g	53%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.00g
Cholesterol 260mg	87%
Sodium 8450mg	367%
Total Carbohydrate 315.70g	115%
Dietary Fiber 76.70g	274%
Total Sugars 29.80g
Protein 214.70g	429%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 918mg	71%
Iron 28mg	153%
Potassium 9165mg	195%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 12.0%

Protein: 35.6%

Carbs: 52.4%