Southern Stlye Green Beans
Southern style green beans simmered with bacon and onions for a savory side dish.
Ingredients
| Ingredient | Qty. | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Green Beans | 750 | Grams |
| Bacon | 250 | Grams |
| Onion | 1 | Count |
| Garlic | 3 | Clove |
| Chicken Broth | 500 | Milliliters |
| Butter | 2 | Tbsp |
| Salt | 1 | Tsp |
| Black Pepper | 0.5 | Tsp |
| Red Pepper Flakes | 0.5 | Tsp |
Instructions
- In a large skillet, cook the bacon over medium heat until crispy. Remove bacon and set aside, leaving the drippings in the skillet.
- Add the chopped onion to the skillet and sauté in the bacon drippings until translucent, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional minute until fragrant.
- Add the trimmed green beans to the skillet and toss to coat with the onion and garlic mixture.
- Pour in the chicken broth, bring to a simmer, and cover the skillet. Cook for 20-25 minutes or until the green beans are tender.
- Stir in the butter, cooked bacon, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes. Adjust seasoning to taste.
- Serve the green beans hot as a side dish.
Kitchen equipment
Large Skillet