Texas Style Green Beans
Bring the bold, savory flavors of the Lone Star State to your table with this Texas-Style Green Beans recipe. Fresh green beans are slow-simmered in a smoky, flavorful broth made with crispy bacon, sweet sautéed onions, garlic, and a kick of smoked paprika and cayenne pepper. The dish is finished with buttery richness and tender texture, making it the ultimate Southern-inspired side dish perfect for family dinners, barbecue gatherings, or holiday feasts. Ready in just 40 minutes, this one-pan recipe packs big flavor with simple ingredients, ensuring it's as easy as it is delicious. Serve these Texas-Style Green Beans alongside your favorite main course and watch them steal the spotlight! Keywords: Texas-Style Green Beans recipe, Southern side dish, smoky green beans, savory green beans with bacon, easy holiday side recipes.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 lb fresh green beans
- 4 slices bacon
- 1 medium yellow onion
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 0.25 tsp cayenne pepper
- 0.5 tsp salt
- 0.5 tsp black pepper
Instructions
Wash the green beans thoroughly and trim the ends. Set them aside.
Chop the bacon into small pieces. Peel and dice the yellow onion. Mince the garlic cloves.
Heat a large skillet or pot over medium heat and add the chopped bacon. Cook until the bacon is crispy, about 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Remove the bacon from the skillet with a slotted spoon and set it aside on a paper towel to drain. Leave the rendered bacon grease in the pan.
Add the diced onion to the skillet with the bacon grease and sauté for 3-4 minutes, or until the onion is soft and translucent.
Add the minced garlic and cook for an additional 30 seconds, stirring frequently to avoid burning.
Stir in the butter, smoked paprika, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper. Let the butter melt and the spices coat the onions and garlic evenly.
Pour in the chicken broth and bring it to a gentle simmer.
Add the green beans to the skillet or pot, stirring to coat them evenly. Reduce the heat to low, cover with a lid, and let the green beans simmer for 20-25 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Once the green beans are tender and have absorbed the flavors, remove the lid and stir in the cooked bacon pieces.
Taste and adjust seasoning as needed. Serve warm as a side dish and enjoy the Southern flavors of Texas!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
144 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 9.0 g | 12% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.8 g | 24% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 23 mg | 8% | |
| Sodium | 532 mg | 23% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 11.8 g | 4% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.9 g | 14% | |
| Total Sugars | 5.0 g | ||
| Protein | 6.1 g | 12% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 62 mg | 5% | |
| Iron | 1.8 mg | 10% | |
| Potassium | 396 mg | 8% | |
*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.
