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Northern Beans And Ham Crock Pot Recipe


Crock Pot Great Northern Beans Southern Style Savory With Soul
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Description

This tasty northern beans and ham crock pot recipe is the perfect meal for busy weeknights. It requires minimal prep work and can be made in a slow cooker for an easy, hands-off meal. The combination of savory ham, creamy beans, and flavorful vegetables creates a comforting and nutritious meal that is sure to please the whole family. Enjoy this delicious dish for dinner tonight!

Prep Time

This recipe requires approximately 15 minutes of prep time. You will need to chop vegetables, measure ingredients, and prepare the slow cooker. Once the ingredients are prepped and ready, the recipe can be thrown together in minutes.

Cook Time

This recipe requires 3-4 hours of cook time in a slow cooker on low. The longer the dish cooks, the more flavorful it will be. If you are in a hurry, you can also cook it on high for 2-3 hours, but the flavors will not be as developed.

Ingredients

  • 1 pound smoked ham, cut into cubes
  • 1 onion, diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 carrots, peeled and diced
  • 2 celery stalks, diced
  • 1 red bell pepper, seeded and diced
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 (15-ounce) can diced tomatoes
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 2 (15-ounce) cans northern beans, drained and rinsed
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley, for garnish

Instructions

1. Place the cubed ham, onion, garlic, carrots, celery, bell pepper, thyme, oregano, bay leaf, smoked paprika, salt, pepper, tomatoes, and chicken broth in a slow cooker.

2. Cover and cook on low for 3-4 hours, or on high for 2-3 hours.

3. Add the beans and cook for an additional 30 minutes.

4. Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley.

Equipment

For this recipe, you will need a slow cooker, cutting board, knife, measuring spoons, and measuring cups.

Notes

This recipe is highly customizable. Feel free to add additional vegetables, such as mushrooms or zucchini, and substitute the ham with other types of meat, such as bacon or sausage. The beans can also be substituted with any type of canned beans, such as pinto or black beans.

Nutrition: Per Serving

This recipe yields 6 servings. Each serving contains approximately 289 calories, 8 g of fat, 35 g of carbohydrates, and 17 g of protein.

Recipe Tips

For a vegetarian version, omit the ham and substitute the chicken broth with vegetable broth. To add extra flavor, try stirring in 1/2 cup of grated Parmesan cheese before serving. For an even heartier meal, serve the northern beans and ham over cooked white or brown rice.


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