Crock Pot Green Beans Bacon
Transform your dinner table with this comforting Crock Pot Green Beans Bacon recipe, a perfect blend of tender, slow-cooked green beans and smoky bacon goodness. Fresh green beans are combined with crispy bacon, sautéed onions, and garlic, all simmered in a rich chicken broth seasoned with a touch of butter, salt, black pepper, and optional red pepper flakes for a subtle kick. This easy, hands-off recipe takes just 15 minutes of prep before your slow cooker works its magic, resulting in a savory side dish bursting with flavor. Ideal for weeknight dinners or holiday gatherings, this crowd-pleaser pairs beautifully with roasted meats or hearty casseroles. Elevate your meals effortlessly with this irresistible combination of classic ingredients and slow-cooked perfection.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 pounds fresh green beans
- 6 slices bacon
- 1 medium yellow onion
- 1.5 cups chicken broth
- 3 cloves garlic cloves
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoons black pepper
- 0.25 teaspoons red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
Wash and trim the green beans, cutting off the ends as needed.
Slice the bacon into small pieces, about 1-inch wide.
Dice the yellow onion and finely mince the garlic cloves.
In a skillet over medium heat, cook the bacon pieces until crispy. Remove the bacon and drain on a paper towel-lined plate. Reserve the bacon drippings in the skillet.
In the same skillet with bacon drippings, sauté the diced onion until softened and translucent, about 3-4 minutes. Add the minced garlic and cook for another 30 seconds, stirring constantly to avoid burning.
Add the washed and trimmed green beans to the crock pot. Pour the sautéed onion and garlic mixture over the green beans.
Pour in the chicken broth and add the butter, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes (if using). Stir gently to combine.
Set the crock pot to low and cook for 4 hours, or until the green beans are tender and have absorbed the flavors.
Once cooked, stir in the crispy bacon pieces. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
Serve warm as a side dish and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
800 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 41.8 g | 54% | |
| Saturated Fat | 19.5 g | 98% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3.6 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 113 mg | 38% | |
| Sodium | 4205 mg | 183% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 80.9 g | 29% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 33.4 g | 119% | |
| Total Sugars | 35.6 g | ||
| Protein | 39.7 g | 79% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.3 mcg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 419 mg | 32% | |
| Iron | 11.2 mg | 62% | |
| Potassium | 2679 mg | 57% | |
*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.
