5 Ingredient Southern Ham, Green Beans and Potatoes Stew Recipe

A delicious 5 ingredient stew loaded with green beans, chunks of ham and tender potatoes that makes for the perfect weekend meal.

The delicious combination of ham and beans has been around for centuries. Whether it’s a dried legume or a fresh green bean, the saltiness from the pork always compliments it to perfection.

This incredibly easy to make homemade Ham Green Beans and Potatoes Stew is a staple and has been made in my family for over 75 years.

Ingredients for this recipe:

• 3-5 pounds of trimmed green beans
• 2 small or 1 large peeled yellow onion
• 1 pound salt pork
• 3 pounds large diced russet potatoes, peelings optional
• 3 pounds ham, cut into 1” cubes

Serves 10
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 5 hours
Procedures:

1. Add the beans, onion and salt pork to an extra-large pot and fill it up with water until the beans are covered by 1 inch.
2. Cook over low to medium heat for 4 hours, remember the longer the better so you can go up to 8 hours here.
3. Add in the potatoes and ham after the 4 hour cooking time and continue to cook for 1 hour or until the potatoes are tender.
4. Season with salt and pepper and serve.

CHEF NOTES:

• All of the cutting techniques for the green beans will render the exact same result so however you do choose to do it, is up to you.
• The longer the stew is cooked, the more flavor comes out.
• Remember you want whole ham, DO NOT buy pre spiralized cut ham.
• REHEATING YOUR HAM GREEN BEANS AND POTATOES STEW: To reheat the stew simply add your desired portion to a small sauce pot and heat over low heat until hot. You can also simply add your desired portion to microwave safe bowl and heat for 2:30 stirring after 1:15.
• STORING AND FREEZING HAM GREEN BEANS AND POTATOES STEW: The ham, green beans and potatoes stew will hold well in the refrigerator covered up for up to 5 days. It will also freeze well covered for up to 3 months. Simply pull it out as you need it and reheat following the directions above.