This classic Southern side dish is a comforting and flavorful way to enjoy green beans. The combination of crispy bacon, sautéed onions, and a rich broth creates a truly satisfying dish.
Ingredients:
Ingredient
Quantity
Fresh green beans, trimmed
1 pound
Garlic, minced
2 cloves
Chicken broth
1 cup
Salt and black pepper
To taste
Bacon, chopped
4-6 slices
Butter
2 tablespoons (optional)
Red pepper flakes
A pinch (optional)
Onion, diced
1 medium
Instructions:
- Prepare Ingredients: Trim green beans and cut into 2-3 inch pieces. Dice onion and mince garlic.
- Cook Bacon: Cook bacon in a skillet until crispy. Remove and set aside.
- Sauté Onions and Garlic: Sauté onions and garlic in bacon grease until softened.
- Add Green Beans: Add green beans to the skillet and sauté for 5 minutes.
- Simmer in Broth: Pour in chicken broth, season, and simmer for 20-25 minutes, or until tender.
- Add Butter (Optional): Add butter during the last few minutes of cooking.
- Finish with Bacon: Stir cooked bacon back into the skillet.
- Serve: Serve immediately, garnished with bacon bits or red pepper flakes if desired.
