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navy bean stew

(2 ratings)
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Blue Ribbon Recipe by
Megan Wood
@meggey1979
Tampa, FL

Leftover ham? Here is your rescue! This is another hand me down recipe from my Nanny.

Blue Ribbon Recipe

This is an amazing stew and a great recipe for leftover ham. Cooking the navy beans down with the ham bone gave this a savory base. The beans alone are great, but adding cabbage and potatoes makes this a hearty stew for colder days. We opted to season with salt, pepper, onion powder, and garlic powder... simple and delicious. This stew is even more perfect with a big slice of cornbread.

— The Test Kitchen @kitchencrew
(2 ratings)
yield serving(s)
prep time 5 Min
cook time 3 Hr
method Stove Top

Ingredients For navy bean stew

  • 1 lb
    dried navy beans
  • 1 lg
    onion, chopped
  • 1
    ham hock or ham bone
  • leftover ham pieces (the more the better)
  • 3
    russet potatoes, cut into chunks
  • 1
    small cabbage, roughly chopped
  • salt, to taste
  • pepper, to taste
  • your favorite seasonings, to taste

How To Make navy bean stew

  • Ham hock, onions, beans, and water in a bowl.
    1
    Follow the directions on package of beans regarding water amount and add the water to a large Dutch oven on the stove. Cook the beans in the water with the onions and ham hock over medium-high heat for 1 hour.
  • Ham chunks, potatoes, and cabbage added to the pot.
    2
    Add the extra ham chunks, potatoes, and cabbage (more water may be needed).
  • Seasoned stew simmering.
    3
    Season to taste. Simmer for hours until the potatoes and cabbage are cooked.
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