Ham and Beans Recipe

Name: Ham and Beans
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb dried navy beans; 6 cups cold water, for soaking; 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil; 2 onions, chopped well; 1 carrot, chopped well; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 6 cups cold water, for cooking; 1 bay leaf; 1 meaty ham bone, from baked ham; salt and pepper

Servings: persons

1
Wash and pick over the beans.
2
Place in a large stockpot and cover with the soaking water.
3
Let stand overnight.
4
(you can speed this up by using your crock pot on high and watch the water.
5
It takes around 3 hours) Drain the beans, rinse and drain again.
6
Heat the oil in the pot over medium high.
7
Add the onions, carrot and garlic.
8
Cook, stirring often until the onions are tender, around 3 or 4 minutes.
9
Add the beans, cooking water and the bay leaf.
10
Slowly bring to a full boil.
11
Reduce the heat to a simer, cover and cook for 1 hour.
12
Add the ham bone to the pot.
13
Re-cover and simmer 2 hours longer-watch the water level.
14
Remove the bay leaf and discard.
15
Remove the ham bone and cut away the meat.
16
Chop into bite sized pieces and return to the pot.
17
Add salt and pepper to taste.
18
Serve with corn bread.

250

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb dried navy beans, 6 cups cold water, for soaking, 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil, 2 onions, chopped well, and more.

Yes, Ham and Beans falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Ham and Beans

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Variations & substitutions

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