Serve low-carb slow cooker green beans and ham as a hearty side dish or a light lunch. Either way, it’s a comforting recipe.
Slow Cooker Green Beans
Are you looking for something different for lunch? Or maybe you have leftover ham and need something different to make with it (that isn’t another egg casserole or ham soup). I get it.
And that’s why I made this recipe. It’s both filling enough to serve by itself for lunch and tasty enough to add to the dinner table as a side dish.
There are five grams net carbs in each serving, so be careful with what else you eat with it.
This recipe couldn’t be any easier! It’s honestly as easy as adding everything to the slow cooker and then eating it later.
Green Beans and Ham
Yes, green beans are higher in net carbs than other types of vegetables. But you’ll love the flavors in this easy recipe!
If you feel like mixing it up, there are a bunch of ways to change it. It’s a very mild recipe, so add some red pepper flakes if you want to make it spicier.
And I cooked the green beans in bacon grease for extra flavor. But, go even further and top with more bacon! That will take them from delicious to out-of-this-world amazing.
Slow Cooker Ham
This recipe only uses about a cup of cubed ham. That’s not much! You don’t need very much ham but you can use more if you want.
It will taste just as delicious if you double how much ham you add. Another tip I love sharing is to use a slow cooker liner.
If you accidentally cook it too long, some of the green beans might get stuck to the slow cooker. Using a liner will make it a lot easier to clean up.
What To Eat With Ham
Whether you’re making a keto baked ham for dinner or serving this hearty green bean recipe, there are some things that really taste perfect with ham.
Since ham is a sweeter type of meat, you’ll want to add some savory sides to the table with it.
Serve it with some keto cauliflower fried rice. It has umami flavors that balance out the sweetness from the ham. If you’d rather add a salad to the table, then make either low-carb chicken broccoli salad or copycat Olive Garden Salad.
How To Store Ham
If you have leftover ham and green beans, use them in your meal prep this week! They taste even better when you reheat them.
Store your leftovers in an airtight container and keep them refrigerated. The green beans and ham will stay fresh for up to three days.
I suggest eating them as soon as possible if you want them to taste the best.
Low-Carb Slow Cooker Green Beans and Ham Recipe
Here’s the list of ingredients (and step-by-step pictures) that you’ll need to make this low-carb slow cooker green beans and ham recipe. The exact measurements and instructions are in the printable recipe card, just a bit further below.
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 4 hours
Servings: 10
Net Carbs: 5 net carbs per serving
Ingredients
- Fresh Green Beans
- Cubed Ham
- Bacon Grease
- Onion
- Minced Garlic
- Chicken Broth
Directions
Pour the bacon grease into the slow cooker.
Add in the green beans, ham, onions, and garlic.
Pour in the chicken broth, and stir to combine. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Place the lid on the slow cooker, and cook on high for 4 hours.
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Low-Carb Slow Cooker Green Beans and Ham
Equipment
- slow cooker
Ingredients
- 2 pounds Fresh Green Beans trimmed and broken into pieces
- 8 ounces Cubed Ham
- 1 tbsp Bacon Grease
- 1/2 Onion
- 2 tsp Minced Garlic
- 3 cups Chicken Broth
- Salt and Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Pour the bacon grease into the slow cooker.
- Add in the green beans, ham, onions, and garlic.
- Pour in the chicken broth, and stir to combine.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Place the lid on the slow cooker, and cook on high for 4 hours.
Notes
Net Carbs: 5 Net Carbs Per Serving
The nutritional information for this recipe is calculated as a courtesy and is an approximate only. I cannot guarantee the accuracy of the nutritional information for any recipes on this site.
Keto Slow Cooker Recipes
I love using my slow cooker – it makes meal prep and cooking much easier. If you enjoyed this slow cooker green beans and ham recipe, here are some more delicious and low-carb recipes you can make in your slow cooker.
