In this post we’re making Southern Green Beans and Potatoes. My mother used to make this dish as a main dish when I was younger, and she would serve it along with cornbread. During the holidays, or for Sunday dinner, I serve this as a side dish.
This recipe is super easy. It has your carbs, your vegetables, and your meat so you are good to go. I highly suggest serving this along with my buttermilk cornbread because the two pair nicely!
Give this recipe a try and tell me what you think.
Southern Green Beans and Potatoes
This flavorful and filling Southern Green Beans and Potatoes recipe is perfect as a main course or a side dish. It's guaranteed to be a family favorite!
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Servings 6 servings
Ingredients
- 1 lb fresh green beans washed and cut
- 1/2 lb ham cubes
- 4 large russet potatoes peeled and chopped
- 1 large onion chopped
- 2 tbsp minced garlic
- 6 cups water
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
Instructions
- Place the ham and onions into a large pot. Drizzle the vegetable oil into the pot, and turn the heat to medium. Brown the ham, and the onions then pour in the water.
- Turn the heat up to medium high, and let boil for 30 minutes.
- Add in the green beans, and reduce the heat to medium.
- Cook for 10-15 minutes, then add in the potatoes.
- Cook until the potatoes are tender.
- Serve!
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Rosie, I am so happy to have you as my Soul Food Sis-tah! The folks here in ireland are soooo
ready for Southern Cookin’ and Georgia Smokehouse is always ready for your great recipes! Thanks!
I TRULY ENJOY THESE GOOD OLE SOUTHERN DISHES.REMINDS ME WHEN MY GRANDMOTHER WAS LIVING!THANK YOU!
Hi Rosie you have been a lifesaver girl! I was raised by my Father so my cooking skills were slim to none until I found you and Diva’s can cook! I’ve tried quite a few of your recipes and I used to always be afraid to bake from scratch until I came across your site! Thank you for your recipes they are really tasty and easy to follow! My new Hubby of 2 years stays full and I’m able to teach my 12 year old how to cook and we bake a lot together! 🙂 Thanks Girl you’re the best! Keep the recipes coming God Bless!
Hi Rosie,
I am sooooo happy that I found your website. I often wondered why my food didn’t have the KICK to it like others. Now, I’m in there thanks to you.
Do you have a recipe for mash potatoes as I side dish without the potatoes and meat? I want to make the salsbury (sp?) steak dinner with green beans and mash potatoes. Thank you.
Hi Kiara! I’m glad that you found my blog! I have a cheddar and garlic mashed potato recipe uploaded 😀
Hello is it OK if I sub the ham for turkey don’t eat pork.. Like a smoked turkey or what?
Sure
Hi Rosie,
What can I use instead of pork?
turkey
Hi Rosie
I made your seafood dressing for Thanksgiving and it was a great hit. My family only wants seafood dressing for now on. I also made your smoked turkey green beans. Thank you so much for your southern recipes.
Hi Gwen! So glad that you liked the recipe!
It was very delicious