Description
These Slow Cooker Canned Green Beans capture the essence of Southern comfort food. Made with canned green beans, ham, garlic, and broth, this easy crockpot recipe delivers tender, flavorful results with almost no effort. Perfect for weeknight dinners, potlucks, or holiday spreads, it’s a true set-it-and-forget-it side dish everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 (14.5-ounce) cans cut green beans, drained
- 1 medium onion, finely diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup diced cooked ham (or turkey bacon)
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon salt (adjust to taste)
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare: Lightly spray or grease a 4–6 quart slow cooker.
- Add beans: Drain canned beans and add to crockpot with onion, garlic, and ham.
- Season: Pour in broth, butter, salt, pepper, and smoked paprika. Stir gently.
- Cook: Cover and cook on low 6 hours or high 3–4 hours until beans are tender.
- Serve: Taste, adjust seasoning, and serve warm straight from the slow cooker.
Notes
- Drain beans well to prevent a watery dish.
- Adjust salt carefully—broth and ham already contain sodium.
- Vegetarian option: Use vegetable broth and olive oil instead of ham and butter.
- Add pepperoncini juice or Worcestershire for extra flavor depth.
- Can be doubled for larger gatherings using a 6–8 quart crockpot.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours (low) or 3–4 hours (high)
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: Southern American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup
Keywords: Slow Cooker Green Beans, Crockpot Canned Green Beans, Southern Green Beans Recipe, Easy Green Bean Side Dish