Road House Green Beans
Savor the bold, smoky flavors of Road House Green Beans, a mouthwatering side dish that elevates classic green beans to new heights. This recipe features tender, crisp green beans sautéed in rich bacon grease with caramelized onions and fragrant garlic, then enhanced with a savory splash of soy sauce and a kick of optional red pepper flakes. Topped with crispy bacon and a buttery finish, these green beans are packed with robust, roadhouse-inspired flavor that complements steaks, pork chops, or grilled chicken perfectly. Ready in just 30 minutes, this easy yet irresistible dish is sure to be the star of your dinner table. Perfect for weeknight meals or special occasions, impress your family and guests with this smoky Southern favorite!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound fresh green beans
- 4 slices bacon
- 1 small yellow onion
- 3 cloves garlic
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 0.5 teaspoons black pepper
- 0.25 teaspoons red pepper flakes (optional)
- 0.25 cup water
Instructions
Thoroughly rinse the green beans under cold water and trim the ends. Set aside.
Slice the bacon into small pieces and finely dice the yellow onion. Mince the garlic cloves.
In a large skillet, cook the bacon over medium heat until crispy. Remove the bacon pieces with a slotted spoon and place them on a plate lined with paper towels to drain. Leave the bacon grease in the skillet.
Add the diced onion to the skillet and sauté in the bacon grease for 3-4 minutes, or until softened.
Stir in the minced garlic and cook for another 30 seconds until fragrant.
Add the green beans to the skillet and toss to coat them in the onion, garlic, and bacon grease mixture.
Pour in the water and cover the skillet with a lid. Allow the green beans to steam for 6-8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they become tender but still have a slight crunch.
Remove the lid and toss in the butter, soy sauce, black pepper, and red pepper flakes (if using). Stir well to coat the green beans evenly.
Add the crispy bacon back into the skillet, stirring to combine.
Cook for another 2-3 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld together.
Serve immediately as a side dish to complement your favorite roadhouse-style main course.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
548 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 36.3 g | 47% | |
| Saturated Fat | 18.4 g | 92% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 94 mg | 31% | |
| Sodium | 1151 mg | 50% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 43.7 g | 16% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 17.3 g | 62% | |
| Total Sugars | 18.1 g | ||
| Protein | 22.2 g | 44% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 222 mg | 17% | |
| Iron | 5.7 mg | 32% | |
| Potassium | 1333 mg | 28% | |
*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.
