This Slow Cooker 3-Ingredient Poor Man’s Potato and Butter Beans is a humble, budget-friendly comfort dish that transforms a few basic ingredients into something warm and filling. As the potatoes cook low and slow, they release their natural starch, creating a creamy, gravy-like consistency. Combined with tender butter beans and a bit of fat like bacon grease or butter, the dish develops a deep, savory flavor that feels far more satisfying than its simplicity suggests. The end result is a cozy, hearty meal with soft potatoes and a rich, rustic broth.
Slow Cooker 3-Ingredient Poor Man’s Potato and Butter Beans
Ingredients:
- 2 lbs potatoes (russet or yellow, cut into 1-inch chunks)
- 2 cans butter beans (lima beans, drained and rinsed)
- 4 tbsp bacon grease (or lard or unsalted butter)
- 4 cups water
- 1 tsp salt (or to taste)
- ½ tsp black pepper (optional)
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