One Pot Ham and Beans
Servings: 8 Servings
Ingredients
- 1 pound pinto beans washed and sorted
- 4 cups water plus more if needed
- 3 cups low-sodium beef broth or chicken broth
- 1 cup white onion roughly chopped
- 5 garlic cloves minced
- 1 ½ pounds ham diced; we used ham steak
- 1 teaspoon salt optional
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
Instructions
- First, wash and sort the beans. Sorting refers to checking for and removing any small pebbles or rocks.1 pound pinto beans
- Next, in a large pot, combine the beans, water, broth, onions, garlic, ham, salt (optional), and pepper. Stir to mix everything together.4 cups water, 3 cups low-sodium beef broth, 1 cup white onion, 5 garlic cloves, 1 ½ pounds ham, 1 teaspoon salt, ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
- Then, cook the ham and beans over medium heat for two (2) to three (3) hours. Check them every twenty (20) to thirty (30) minutes, stirring, and adding more water or broth as needed.
- Last, once the beans are soft, turn off the heat and serve them with your favorite sides; like biscuits or cornbread.
Notes
The calories listed are an approximation based on the ingredients and a serving size of one (1) to one and half (1 1/2) cup(s) of ham and beans. Actual calories will vary. The ham and beans can be stored in your fridge, in a sealed container, for up to three (3) days.
Nutrition Facts
One Pot Ham and Beans
Serving Size
1.5 cups
Amount per Serving
Calories
270
% Daily Value*
Fat
15
g
23
%
Saturated Fat
5
g
25
%
Polyunsaturated Fat
2
g
Monounsaturated Fat
7
g
Cholesterol
53
mg
18
%
Sodium
1794
mg
75
%
Potassium
486
mg
14
%
Carbohydrates
11
g
4
%
Fiber
3
g
12
%
Sugar
1
g
1
%
Protein
22
g
44
%
Vitamin A
1
IU
0
%
Vitamin C
2
mg
2
%
Calcium
50
mg
5
%
Iron
2
mg
11
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
