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How to Make Frugal Southern Lima Beans and Ham in Your Slow Cooker [Step-by-Step Guide]

Slow cooker Southern lima beans and ham bring together simple ingredients for a down-home, budget-friendly meal. Toss lima beans, diced ham, and chopped onion into your slow cooker (just add a bit of salt, black pepper, and maybe some garlic powder), then let it cook low and slow about seven hours until the beans are tender and the flavors blend together. Serve it over warm cornbread—the soft beans and smoky ham pair well with sweet, crumbly bread—then round out the meal with a crisp green salad. You can make this on the stove, but the slow cooker method is low-effort and always fills the house with a cozy, inviting smell.

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Black-Eyed Peas in the Slow Cooker [Affordable Southern Comfort]

Southern black-eyed peas in the slow cooker bring comfort with every spoonful, blending creamy beans with bold, smoky notes from ham or sausage. Each bite is soft but never mushy, layered with a mellow earthiness and hints of garlic and herbs. Cook them low and slow, and you get a classic Southern centerpiece—simple, nourishing, and rich with tradition. Pair with crusty cornbread, and you won’t miss a single crumb.

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How to Make Hearty Navy Bean and Ham Soup in a Slow Cooker

This slow-cooker navy bean and ham soup pulls you in with its warm, rustic aroma and no-nonsense charm. Beans soak up rich broth, carrots and celery soften around the edges, and the ham bone stars at the center, turning humble pantry staples into something you can’t wait to taste. Every bowl feels like coming home—hearty, honest, and just the right amount of cozy, exactly how my family liked it. We always called it Bean Soup, and honestly, there’s nothing more comforting on a cool evening.

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The Best Money-Saving Chili Recipe Using Your Slow Cooker

Chili powder and Rotel tomatoes add most of the flavor here, doing what decades of chili recipes get right: building comfort with heat and tang. Slow-cooked dry beans pick up beefy richness and, when you toss in a few fresh tomatoes at the end, you get a bright lift that keeps things fresh and balanced. Ready to try this money-saving chili recipe with dried beans?

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How to Make Authentic Red Beans and Rice [Step-by-Step]

This authentic Cajun red beans and rice recipe packs rich Louisiana flavor into every bite, using dried red beans, smoky sausage, and simple pantry spices (soak or no-soak both work here). I’ll walk you through creamy results from scratch, with advice on seasoning, cook time, and the best ways to store leftovers—just like locals do it.