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Southern Style Green Beans

Southern Style Green Beans

Fresh green beans simmered for an hour with bacon, onion, garlic, and broth until soft and savory.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 6 servings
Calories 149 kcal

Equipment

  • Large skillet
  • Spoon
  • Cutting board

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients

  • 1 lb fresh green beans trimmed
  • 4 slices smoked bacon diced
  • 1 medium onion chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 cup chicken broth
  • 1 tsp Cajun seasoning
  • 1 tbsp fresh herbs chopped

Instructions
 

Cooking

  • Prep. Wash and trim the beans, and chop the onion and garlic.
  • Render. Cook the bacon until crisp.
  • Soften. Cook the onion and garlic in the fat.
  • Simmer. Add the beans, broth, and seasoning and simmer about 60 minutes.
  • Finish. Stir in the herbs and serve.

Notes

Substitutions: Use turkey bacon or smoked sausage.
Tips: Keep the simmer gentle and salt at the end.
Storage: Refrigerate for up to 4 days.
Nutrition is calculated per serving.
Keyword Bacon, Cajun Seasoning, Chicken Broth, Green Beans, Southern Style Green Beans