Slow-Cooked Ham and Beans Recipe

Name: Slow-Cooked Ham and Beans
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons tomato paste; 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce; 2 teaspoons red pepper flakes; 1 tablespoon hot paprika; 1 4 -to-5-pound bone-in picnic ham; 1 pound dried butter beans or lima beans; 1 bay leaf; 4 sprigs thyme; 1 28 -ounce can whole fire-roasted tomatoes; 1 bunch scallions, chopped; 4 cloves garlic, minced

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons tomato paste
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
2 teaspoons red pepper flakes
1 tablespoon hot paprika
1 4 -to-5-pound bone-in picnic ham
1 pound dried butter beans or lima beans
1 bay leaf
4 sprigs thyme
1 28 -ounce can whole fire-roasted tomatoes
1 bunch scallions, chopped
4 cloves garlic, minced

1
Combine the tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, red pepper flakes and paprika in a 5-to-6-quart slow cooker.
2
Add the ham, beans, bay leaf and thyme.
3
Pour in 4 cups water; cover and cook on low, undisturbed, 8 hours.
4
Pour the tomatoes into a bowl and crush them with your hands.
5
Add the tomatoes and their juices, the scallions and garlic to the slow cooker.
6
Cover and cook 30 more minutes.
7
Remove the ham from the slow cooker and transfer to a cutting board to cool slightly before slicing.
8
Set aside about one-third of the ham and 3 cups of the stewed bean mixture to make Ham Jambalaya.
9
Serve the remaining ham with the bean mixture.
10
Turn leftovers into Ham Jambalaya
11
Per serving: Calories 750; Fat 22 g (Saturated 8 g); Cholesterol 201 mg; Sodium 640 mg; Carbohydrate 59 g; Fiber 17 g; Protein 77 g
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Photograph by Antonis Achilleos

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

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons tomato paste, 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce, 2 teaspoons red pepper flakes, 1 tablespoon hot paprika, and more.

Yes, Slow-Cooked 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.

Slow-Cooked Ham and Beans

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