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Southern Style Green Beans

You will find fresh green beans, thick cut bacon, onion, and amazing flavor in these Southern Green Beans. We cook them slowly for the perfect tenderness. Add them as a side dish to just about any meal, they are absolutely delicious!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time1 hour 25 minutes
Total Time1 hour 35 minutes
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Southern Style Green Beans
Servings: 6 servings
Author: Jen Lunsford

Ingredients

  • 2 lbs Fresh Green Beans
  • 7 strips Thick Cut Bacon
  • 2 tsp minced Garlic
  • 1 medium Onion diced
  • 2 cup Chicken Broth
  • 1/4 tsp Red Pepper Flakes
  • 1/2 tsp Salt

Instructions

  • Cut bacon into 1" pieces.
  • Cook in a large skillet over medium heat until lightly browned.
  • Remove bacon pieces from pan and set aside.
  • Add onion and garlic to pan. Stir to coat in grease.
  • Remove from heat.
  • Rinse beans and trim off stem ends.
  • Add green beans and broth to skillet. Stir to mix,
  • Cover and simmer over low heat for 1 hour, until beans are tender.
  • Uncover, add bacon and continue to simmer for 15 minutes.

Nutrition

Calories: 236kcal | Carbohydrates: 14g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 28mg | Sodium: 770mg | Potassium: 498mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 1084IU | Vitamin C: 26mg | Calcium: 70mg | Iron: 2mg