Country Style Green Beans
Bring Southern comfort to your table with this hearty and flavorful Country Style Green Beans recipe! Featuring tender, slow-simmered fresh green beans infused with the smoky richness of crispy bacon and the savory depth of sautéed onions and garlic, this classic side dish is a true crowd-pleaser. Cooked in a robust base of chicken broth with buttery undertones, a hint of black pepper, and optional red pepper flakes for a touch of heat, these green beans deliver the perfect balance of rustic charm and bold flavor. Ready in just under an hour and perfect for family dinners, holiday gatherings, or Sunday suppers, this dish pairs beautifully with roasted meats, cornbread, or your favorite comfort foods. Whether you're exploring Southern cooking for the first time or savoring a nostalgic favorite, these green beans are sure to delight!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound fresh green beans
- 4 slices bacon
- 1 small (diced) yellow onion
- 3 (minced) garlic cloves
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon kosher salt
- 0.25 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
Wash and trim the ends off the green beans. If desired, snap them into 2-inch pieces for easier eating.
In a large skillet or Dutch oven, cook the bacon slices over medium heat until crispy. Remove the bacon and set it aside on a paper towel-lined plate. Once cool, crumble into pieces.
In the same skillet with the bacon drippings, add the diced onion and sauté over medium heat until soft and translucent, about 5 minutes.
Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional minute, until fragrant.
Add the green beans to the skillet, tossing to coat them in the bacon drippings. Cook for 2-3 minutes to lightly sauté them.
Pour in the chicken broth and add the butter, black pepper, kosher salt, and red pepper flakes if using.
Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low. Cover the skillet or Dutch oven and simmer for 35-40 minutes, or until the green beans are tender and infused with flavor, stirring occasionally.
Once the green beans are finished cooking, stir in the crumbled bacon pieces and adjust seasoning if needed.
Serve hot and enjoy this comforting, Southern-style side dish alongside your favorite main course.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
145 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 8.8 g | 11% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.7 g | 23% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 24 mg | 8% | |
| Sodium | 461 mg | 20% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 11.5 g | 4% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.6 g | 13% | |
| Total Sugars | 4.9 g | ||
| Protein | 6.8 g | 14% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 65 mg | 5% | |
| Iron | 1.9 mg | 11% | |
| Potassium | 430 mg | 9% | |
*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.
