Green Beans Southern Style
Indulge in the comforting flavors of the South with this Green Beans Southern Style recipe, a soul-warming side dish that's perfect for any family gathering or holiday feast. Featuring tender, slow-simmered fresh green beans infused with the smoky richness of crispy bacon, the savory depth of sautéed onions and garlic, and a subtle touch of sweetness from a hint of sugar, this dish is a true classic. Simmered to perfection in a flavorful chicken broth and finished with a touch of butter, this recipe brings out the best in simple ingredients. Whether served at a barbecue or alongside roasted meats, these Southern-style green beans, seasoned with a touch of black pepper and optional red pepper flakes for a slight kick, will surely steal the spotlight. Ready in just over an hour and serving six, it's a crowd-pleasing dish packed with down-home nostalgia and irresistibly bold flavors.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 pounds fresh green beans
- 6 slices bacon
- 1 whole small onion, diced
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.25 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
Wash and trim the ends off the green beans. Set them aside.
In a large, heavy-bottomed pot or Dutch oven, cook the bacon over medium heat until it becomes crispy, about 6–8 minutes. Remove the bacon and place it on a paper towel-lined plate to drain. Once cool, crumble the bacon and set it aside.
Drain off most of the bacon grease from the pot, leaving about 2 tablespoons in the pot.
Add the diced onion to the pot with the bacon grease and sauté over medium heat for 5 minutes, or until the onion is softened and translucent.
Add the minced garlic and cook for an additional 1 minute, stirring frequently to avoid burning.
Pour in the chicken broth, then stir in the butter, sugar, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes if using.
Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to a simmer. Add the green beans to the pot and stir to combine.
Cover the pot with a lid and simmer the green beans for 35–40 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they are tender and infused with flavor.
Remove the lid and sprinkle the crumbled bacon over the green beans. Stir gently to combine.
Taste and adjust the seasoning if needed. Serve warm as a side dish and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
838 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 42.8 g | 55% | |
| Saturated Fat | 20.7 g | 103% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.9 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 110 mg | 36% | |
| Sodium | 5447 mg | 237% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 83.4 g | 30% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 32.6 g | 116% | |
| Total Sugars | 39.9 g | ||
| Protein | 47.4 g | 95% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 461 mg | 35% | |
| Iron | 12.8 mg | 71% | |
| Potassium | 3130 mg | 67% | |
*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.
