Dee's Green Beans in Crock Pot

Transform your green bean game with "Dee's Green Beans in Crock Pot," a rich, soul-warming side dish that's full of Southern-inspired flavor. Fresh green beans are slow-cooked to tender perfection with smoky ham hock or turkey leg, diced onions, and aromatic garlic, all bathed in a savory chicken broth. A touch of butter, black pepper, and optional red pepper flakes enhance the depth of flavor, making this dish the ultimate comfort food. Prepared in the Crock Pot for hands-off convenience, this recipe is ideal for busy days or holiday gatherings. Serve it as a hearty side dish alongside roasted meats, mashed potatoes, or cornbread to complete your meal. With just 15 minutes of prep and a melt-in-your-mouth finish, this slow-cooked green bean recipe is bound to become a family favorite.

Nutriscore Rating: 71/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:240 mins

Total Time:255 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 2 pounds Fresh green beans
• 1 piece Smoked ham hock or smoked turkey leg
• 1 medium Yellow onion, diced
• 3 cloves Garlic cloves, minced
• 4 cups Chicken broth
• 2 tablespoons Butter
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoons Black pepper
• 0.25 teaspoons Crushed red pepper flakes (optional)

Directions

Step 1

Wash and trim the green beans by snapping off the ends (or cutting them) and removing any strings.

Step 2

Place the smoked ham hock or turkey leg in the bottom of the Crock Pot.

Step 3

Add the green beans on top of the meat.

Step 4

Scatter the diced onion and minced garlic over the green beans.

Step 5

Pour the chicken broth into the Crock Pot, ensuring the green beans are mostly submerged in the liquid.

Step 6

Add the butter, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes (if using) to the pot.

Step 7

Cover the Crock Pot with the lid and cook on low heat for 6 to 8 hours or on high heat for 3 to 4 hours. Stir halfway through if possible.

Step 8

Once the green beans are tender and infused with flavor, remove the smoked meat from the pot. Shred or chop the meat into small pieces and return it to the beans, discarding any bones.

Step 9

Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.

Step 10

Serve warm as a savory side dish to complement hearty meals.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2259.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	964.2

Total Fat 49.8g	0%
Saturated Fat 22.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.7g
Cholesterol 184.8mg	0%
Sodium 6927.6mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 82.5g	0%
Dietary Fiber 33.7g	0%
Total Sugars 36.9g
Protein 60.9g	0%

Vitamin D 4.5IU	0%
Calcium 488.4mg	0%
Iron 14.3mg	0%
Potassium 3551.7mg	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: 43.9%

Protein: 23.8%

Carbs: 32.3%