Southern Green Beans Recipe

4.50 from 2 votes

Southern Green Beans Recipe

Rich comfort flavor of garlic, bacon, and onion surrounds this slow-cooked fall-apart-in-your-mouth Southern Green Beans. This delicious side is not only comforting in taste but a classic side to any southern meal.

Prep Time5

Cook Time2 5

Total Time2 10

Course: Side Dish

Cuisine: American, Southern

Servings: Servings

Calories: 189kcal

Author: Aimee Mars

Ingredients

5 slices Bacon
1 medium Onion
3 Garlic Cloves minced
2 lbs Fresh Green Beans French or Italian cut
3 - 4 cups Broth
1/2 teaspoon Paprika
1/4 teaspoon Cayenne Pepper
2 tablespoons Bacon Grease butter will also work

Instructions

In a large heavy pot, such as a dutch oven, cook the bacon, remove and crumble, and set aside. Add the onion to the same pot and cook in the bacon drippings for 1 to 2 minutes, or until onions begin to soften. Add the garlic and cook an addition 1 minute, tossing occasionally. Using a slotted spoon remove the garlic and onions and set aside in a bowl.
Place the green beans and just enough broth to cover the beans into the same pot (don't clean the pot). Season with paprika and cayenne pepper, cover, and cook for 1 ½ to 2 hours until the green beans are tender.
Drain the broth from the pot and return the crumbled bacon and onion mixture to the green beans, as well as the bacon grease or butter. Gently toss to mix.

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