Crock Pot Ham and Beans

Prepare to warm your soul with this comforting Crock Pot Ham and Beans recipe, a slow-cooked masterpiece perfect for cozy family dinners. Featuring tender dried navy beans, smoky ham hock, and flavorful diced ham, this hearty dish is elevated by aromatic vegetables like carrots, celery, and onions, along with subtle hints of garlic, thyme, and bay leaf. Cooked low and slow for hours, the beans soak up the rich, savory broth, creating a velvety texture and deep flavor. This recipe is easy to prepare, requiring minimal hands-on time, and yields a satisfying, protein-packed meal for six. Serve it piping hot with a sprinkle of fresh parsley and some crusty bread or cornbread to soak up every last drop—perfect for chilly evenings or anytime you crave classic comfort food.

Nutriscore Rating: 76/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:480 mins

Total Time:495 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 1 pound Dried navy beans
• 1 Ham hock or leftover ham bone
• 1.5 cups Cooked ham, diced
• 1 large Carrot, diced
• 1 large Celery stalk, diced
• 1 medium Yellow onion, diced
• 2 cloves Garlic, minced
• 1 Bay leaf
• 0.5 teaspoons Dried thyme
• 6 cups Chicken broth
• 0.5 teaspoons Salt
• 0.5 teaspoons Black pepper
• 2 tablespoons Parsley, chopped (optional, for garnish)

Directions

Step 1

Rinse the dried navy beans thoroughly and sort through them to remove any debris or damaged beans.

Step 2

Place the beans in a large bowl, cover them with water, and soak overnight (8–12 hours). Drain and rinse before using.

Step 3

In the crock pot, add the drained beans, ham hock or bone, diced cooked ham, diced carrot, diced celery, diced onion, minced garlic, and bay leaf.

Step 4

Sprinkle the dried thyme, salt, and black pepper over the mixture.

Step 5

Pour the chicken broth into the crock pot, ensuring the beans and other ingredients are fully submerged.

Step 6

Set the crock pot to LOW and cook for 8–10 hours, or until the beans are tender and the flavors are well-developed. Stir occasionally, if possible.

Step 7

Once cooked, remove the ham hock or bone. If it has usable meat, shred it and return it to the pot, discarding the bone.

Step 8

Taste and adjust seasonings if needed, adding more salt or pepper to taste.

Step 9

Serve warm, garnished with chopped parsley, alongside crusty bread or cornbread for a complete meal.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2762.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2438.5

Total Fat 38.6g	0%
Saturated Fat 12.8g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0g
Cholesterol 246.2mg	0%
Sodium 10145.3mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 313.6g	0%
Dietary Fiber 77.3g	0%
Total Sugars 30.0g
Protein 215.7g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 964.1mg	0%
Iron 30.9mg	0%
Potassium 9703.7mg	0%

*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: 14.1%

Protein: 35.0%

Carbs: 50.9%