Slow Cooked Green Beans
Indulge in the comforting flavors of homestyle cooking with these Slow Cooked Green Beans, a classic side dish that’s sure to elevate any meal. Fresh green beans are slow-simmered with savory bacon, sautéed onions, and garlic, all bathed in a rich chicken broth for a dish brimming with Southern-inspired goodness. A subtle kick of red pepper flakes adds just the right amount of heat, while a gentle combination of kosher salt and black pepper enhances every bite. With just 15 minutes of prep and the magic of a slow cooker, this recipe delivers melt-in-your-mouth tender beans infused with smoky, garlicky aromas. Perfect for holiday tables or a comforting everyday dinner, these slow cooked green beans are a flavorful crowd-pleaser that pairs beautifully with roasted meats, barbecue, or casseroles.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound fresh green beans
- 1 medium yellow onion
- 3 cloves garlic cloves
- 1 cup unsalted chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 slices bacon slices
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.25 teaspoon red pepper flakes
Instructions
Wash and trim the green beans, removing any stems or rough ends. Pat them dry and set aside.
Peel and thinly slice the yellow onion. Mince the garlic cloves.
In a large skillet, cook the bacon slices over medium heat until crisp. Remove the bacon and place on a paper towel to drain. Once cooled, crumble the bacon into small pieces and set aside.
In the same skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the sliced onions and cook for 2-3 minutes until slightly softened. Add the minced garlic and cook for an additional 1 minute, stirring constantly to prevent burning.
Transfer the green beans to the slow cooker. Add the cooked onion and garlic mixture, crumbled bacon, chicken broth, kosher salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes.
Gently mix the ingredients in the slow cooker to ensure even seasoning.
Cover the slow cooker with the lid and set it to low heat. Cook for 4 hours, stirring once or twice midway through cooking.
Once the green beans are tender and infused with flavor, taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
Serve the green beans warm as a side dish and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
634 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 44.7 g | 57% | |
| Saturated Fat | 9.9 g | 50% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 36 mg | 12% | |
| Sodium | 1396 mg | 61% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 48.1 g | 17% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 18.1 g | 65% | |
| Total Sugars | 19.7 g | ||
| Protein | 21.8 g | 44% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 224 mg | 17% | |
| Iron | 5.7 mg | 32% | |
| Potassium | 1404 mg | 30% | |
*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.
