Country Green Beans
Tender, smoky, and packed with Southern flavor, these Country Green Beans are the ultimate comfort food side dish. Fresh green beans are slow-simmered in a savory blend of crispy bacon, caramelized onions, and garlic, then infused with chicken broth and a touch of butter for richness. The dish is finished with a dash of crushed red pepper flakes for a subtle kick and plenty of seasoning to bring out its robust, rustic flavors. Perfect for holiday gatherings or weeknight dinners, this classic recipe is ready in just 45 minutes and pairs beautifully with hearty mains like roasted chicken or pot roast. Serve warm and prepare to savor every bite of this down-home favorite!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound fresh green beans
- 4 slices bacon
- 1 small yellow onion
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 0.25 teaspoons black pepper
- 0.125 teaspoons crushed red pepper flakes
Instructions
Wash and trim the green beans by snapping off the ends.
Dice the bacon into small pieces and set aside.
Peel and finely chop the onion and garlic.
In a large skillet or Dutch oven, cook the diced bacon over medium heat until crispy, about 7–8 minutes. Remove the bacon pieces with a slotted spoon and set them aside, leaving the rendered fat in the pan.
Add the chopped onion to the skillet and sauté in the bacon fat until softened, about 3–4 minutes.
Stir in the garlic and cook for another 30 seconds until fragrant.
Add the green beans to the skillet, stirring to coat them evenly in the onion, garlic, and bacon fat mixture.
Pour in the chicken broth and add the butter, salt, black pepper, and crushed red pepper flakes. Stir to combine.
Bring the mixture to a simmer, then reduce the heat to low and cover the skillet. Cook for 20–25 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the green beans are tender and most of the liquid has reduced.
Once cooked, toss the crispy bacon back into the skillet and stir to combine.
Taste and adjust seasonings as needed. Serve warm as a side dish.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
550 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 36.3 g | 47% | |
| Saturated Fat | 18.3 g | 92% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 94 mg | 31% | |
| Sodium | 2307 mg | 100% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 42.4 g | 15% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 17.0 g | 61% | |
| Total Sugars | 18.6 g | ||
| Protein | 23.7 g | 47% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 225 mg | 17% | |
| Iron | 5.9 mg | 33% | |
| Potassium | 1462 mg | 31% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
