Name: Ultimate Woman Slow Cooker Ham And Beans Recipe
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 8 h
Total time: 8 h 20 min
Yield: 5
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 8 oz (226 g) diced smoked ham (pre-cooked); 2 cans (15 oz or 425 g each) cannellini or navy beans, drained and rinsed; 4 cups (960 ml) chicken stock; 2 tbsps (30 ml) extra virgin olive oil; 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped; 2 carrots, chopped into even ½-inch pieces; 2 celery stalks, chopped into even ½-inch pieces; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 2 tbsps (30 ml) tomato paste; 6 sprigs of thyme, tied together with kitchen twine; 1 bay leaf; ½ tsp kosher salt, plus extra to taste after cooking; ½ tsp ground black pepper; 2 tbsps (30 ml) chopped parsley, for garnish; Optional: extra drizzle of olive oil for serving

Description

Pioneer woman slow cooker ham and beans deliver hearty Southern comfort with minimal kitchen effort. Rich smoky flavors meld together effortlessly, creating a classic family meal you’ll savor down to the last spoonful.

Ingredients

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8 oz (226 g) diced smoked ham (pre-cooked)
2 cans (15 oz or 425 g each) cannellini or navy beans, drained and rinsed
4 cups (960 ml) chicken stock
2 tbsps (30 ml) extra virgin olive oil
1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
2 carrots, chopped into even ½-inch pieces
2 celery stalks, chopped into even ½-inch pieces
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 tbsps (30 ml) tomato paste
6 sprigs of thyme, tied together with kitchen twine
1 bay leaf
½ tsp kosher salt, plus extra to taste after cooking
½ tsp ground black pepper
2 tbsps (30 ml) chopped parsley, for garnish
Optional: extra drizzle of olive oil for serving

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Instructions

Sauté Ham: Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat, crisp diced smoked ham until golden-brown with caramelized edges.
Prepare Aromatics: Finely dice onions, carrots, and celery into uniform pieces for consistent texture and flavor distribution.
Develop Base Flavors: Sauté onions with ham until translucent, then add carrots, celery, and salt. Cook until vegetables soften and release their natural sweetness.
Layer Complexity: Incorporate minced garlic and tomato paste, stirring quickly to prevent burning and intensify the dish’s depth of flavor.
Slow Cooker Assembly: Transfer ham and vegetable mixture to slow cooker, pour chicken stock over ingredients, ensuring complete coverage.
Bean Integration: Drain and rinse cannellini beans, add to slow cooker with bay leaf and fresh thyme bundle. Distribute ingredients evenly.
Cooking Process: Cover slow cooker and simmer on low for 7-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours, allowing flavors to meld and create a rich, hearty consistency.
Final Touches: Remove thyme and bay leaf, season with black pepper and salt. Garnish with fresh parsley and optional olive oil drizzle before serving hot.

Notes

Sear Ham Strategically: Browning ham before slow cooking intensifies flavor and creates delicious caramelized edges that add depth to the entire dish.
Vegetable Precision Matters: Chopping vegetables uniformly ensures even cooking and consistent texture throughout the bean mixture.
Flavor Layering Technique: Cooking tomato paste with aromatics helps develop a rich, complex taste profile that transforms simple ingredients into a restaurant-quality meal.
Slow Cooker Magic: Low and slow cooking allows beans and ham to become incredibly tender while merging all seasonings into a deeply satisfying comfort food experience.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 8 hours
Category: Dinner, Lunch
Method: Slow Cooking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 5
Calories: 295
Sugar: 2 g
Sodium: 850 mg
Fat: 11 g
Saturated Fat: 2 g
Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
Trans Fat: 0 g
Carbohydrates: 36 g
Fiber: 10 g
Protein: 18 g
Cholesterol: 30 mg