Slow-Cooked Green Beans

Slow-Cooked Green Beans
  • PREP TIME
    15 mins
  • COOK TIME
    2 hrs 10 mins
  • TOTAL TIME
    2 hrs 25 mins
  • SERVING
    6 People
  • VIEWS
    945

Transform humble green beans into a deeply flavorful and incredibly tender side dish with this slow-cooked method. The rich, savory broth created during the long cooking process is absolutely divine – perfect for soaking up with cornbread or crusty bread.

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Nutrition

  • Carbohydrate
    16 g
  • Cholesterol
    13 mg
  • Fiber
    6 g
  • Protein
    7 g
  • Saturated Fat
    1 g
  • Sodium
    782 mg
  • Sugar
    5 g
  • Fat
    4 g
  • Unsaturated Fat
    0 g

DIRECTIONS

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01 Step

Recipe View 12 mins In a saucepan over medium heat, cook bacon until almost crisp, stirring occasionally (about 6 minutes). Add onion and cook until softened and golden brown, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan (about 5 minutes). Stir in garlic and tomato sauce, cooking until fragrant (about 1 minute).

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02 Step

Recipe View 1 hrs 30 mins Transfer the contents of the saucepan to a skillet or Dutch oven. Add green beans and chicken broth. Bring to a simmer over high heat. Season with salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper. Once simmering, reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer for 1 1/2 hours, stirring occasionally. Add more broth or water if the mixture becomes too dry.

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03 Step

Recipe View 30 mins Taste and adjust seasoning with salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper as needed. Continue to cook until the green beans are very soft and tender, about 30 more minutes. Serve the green beans and pan juices in a deep serving dish.

For a vegetarian option, omit the bacon and start with 2 tablespoons of olive oil.
Adding a smoked ham hock or a teaspoon of smoked paprika can enhance the smoky flavor.
The cooking time may vary depending on the thickness of the green beans. Check for tenderness and adjust accordingly.
Serve with cornbread or crusty bread to soak up the delicious pan juices.

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RECIPE REVIEWS

Avarage Rating: 4.7/ 5 ( 315 Ratings)
Total Reviews: (6)
  • Peggie Ruecker

    I added a bay leaf as suggested and it was a fantastic addition!

  • Damien Fadel

    The perfect side dish for any occasion. My family loves them!

  • Arlene Sanford

    Absolutely delicious! The slow cooking really brings out the flavor of the green beans.

  • Charles Oconner

    The juice is amazing! Perfect for dipping cornbread.

  • Yolanda Torp

    So easy to make and packed with flavor. Will definitely be making these again.

  • Lindsey Jenkins

    I was skeptical at first, but these are the best green beans I've ever had!

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