Southern Green Beans
Simmered with bacon, onion, and garlic, these Southern green beans are a perennial family favorite! Make them for the holidays, or any night of the week.
Servings: 8
Ingredients
- 2 pounds green beans
- 6 strips bacon
- 1 cup chopped onion
- 2 cloves garlic minced or pressed
- 2 to 3 cups chicken broth
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Wash green beans and trim off stem ends. Leave whole or cut into 2-inch pieces. Set aside.2 pounds green beans
- Cut bacon into pieces, then cook until crisp in a heavy pot or deep skillet over medium. Drain on paper towels and set aside.6 strips bacon
- In the same pot, sauté onion until softened. Add the garlic and cook another 30 seconds, until fragrant.1 cup chopped onion, 2 cloves garlic
- Add the green beans and bacon. Pour in enough chicken broth to just cover the green beans, and stir.2 to 3 cups chicken broth
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer for 1-2 hours, until tender but not mushy. After 1 hour, check the green beans for doneness.
- Season to taste with salt and pepper and serve.Salt and pepper
