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Southern-Style Green Beans

Cultural Context

Southern-Style Green Beans are a cherished side dish in the Southern United States, often served at family gatherings and holiday feasts. This dish highlights the simplicity and richness of Southern cooking, combining fresh green beans with savory bacon and aromatic seasonings. Today, it is enjoyed across the country, with many variations incorporating different meats or spices to suit personal tastes.

Southern AmericanUSside
20 min
easy
4 servings
Servings4
2 cans green beans
onions
garlic
butter
bacon
water
better than bullion roasted chicken paste
tomato bullion powder
no salt garlic and herb seasoning
black pepper

bacon

🥗Healthier: turkey bacon

💰Cheaper: smoked sausage

Turkey bacon reduces fat while smoked sausage adds flavor.

chicken broth

🥗Healthier: vegetable broth

💰Cheaper: water with seasoning

Vegetable broth is lower in calories and suitable for vegetarians.

1

Add diced bacon to a skillet and cook until it starts to crisp up, rendering the fat.

2

Add chopped onions to the skillet and sauté for about 3 minutes.

3

Add minced garlic and sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant.

4

Drain the canned green beans and add them to the skillet.

5

Add a can of water and better than bullion roasted chicken paste to the skillet.

6

Add tomato bullion powder, no salt garlic and herb seasoning, and black pepper to the mixture and stir well.

7

Add butter to the skillet and keep the heat on high, cooking uncovered.

8

Cook the mixture for about 10 to 15 minutes, stirring periodically.

9

In the last 5 minutes of cooking, smash a few of the beans to give a slow-cooked look, then mix everything back together and continue cooking.

Cooking Techniques

sautéingboiling

Equipment Needed

skillet

Spice Level:

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Also Known As

Green Beans with BaconSouthern Green Beans

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