Green Beans With Garlic and Ham

Submitted by Normaone

"We always had these beans with our Christmas dinner. They are very flavorful and a family favorite. Most of the work can be done in advance. Although there is alot of garlic, the cooking process mellows it considerably."

 

• Ready In: 40mins
• Ingredients: 6
• Serves: 10

ingredients

• 24 cloves garlic (peeled, halved lengthwise)
• 2 tablespoons salt
• 3 lbs green beans, trimmed
• 5 tablespoons olive oil
• 3⁄4 lb ham steak, cut into strips 1/4 x 2 inches
• 3 tablespoons unsalted butter

directions

1. Bring a large pot of water to a boil.
2. Add garlic; cook 8 minutes until very tender.
3. Transfer to a paper towel using a slotted spoon.
4. Pat dry.
5. Add salt to pot; return water to boil and add green beans.
6. Cook beans until just tender, about 6 minutes.
7. Drain beans, rinse under cold water, pat dry and set aside.
8. Heat 2 T oil in heavy nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.
9. Add ham and saute until crisp, 6 or 7 minutes depending on the moisture content of the ham.
10. Set aside.
11. Can be prepared 1 day ahead.
12. Keep garlic separate from beans and ham.
13. Melt butter with remaining oil in a large heavy skillet over medium high heat.
14. Add garlic and mash with a fork or the back of a spoon.
15. Add green beans and ham.
16. Toss until heated through and coated with garlic.
17. Season to your taste with salt and pepper.
18. Serve.

Reviews

[Pianolady]

Wow! Considering that neither my husband nor myself are great green bean lovers nor are we great ham lovers, we absolutely devoured this delicious recipe! We had left-over ham, and I used this as our "next" night vegetable along with Lorac's Tomato, Ham and Cheese Bake #22617, and it was just perfect. Crisping the ham and crushing the garlic was absolutely delicious with the beans and I would not change a thing. This goes in the permanent family recipe album! Thanks so very much for this delicious recipe. Dianne

 

[Merlot]

I love green beans in any way, shape, or form and this is a great find!!! I prepared them exactly as you stated and I wouldn't change a thing. Wonderful flavor. Thank you so much normaone for sharing this. I have added it to my "keeper" list.

 

[Chef Smig52]

This recipe is a keeper. Tons of flavor!!!