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Southern Style Green Beans with Bacon is a comfort food classic. Fresh green beans slow simmered with onions, chicken broth and bacon. Perfect for holidays and Sunday supper! 
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Southern Style Green Beans with Bacon

Southern Style Green Beans with Bacon is a comfort food classic. Fresh green beans slow simmered with onions, chicken broth and bacon.
Course Side Dishes
Cuisine Southern
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 35 minutes
Servings 4 Servings
Calories 172kcal

Ingredients

Ingredients:

  • 4 slices bacon cut into 1 inch pieces
  • 1 1/2 pound green beans trimmed
  • 1/2 cup chopped yellow onion
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1/2 teaspoon crushed red peppers
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon fresh cracked black pepper

Instructions

  • In a large skillet cook bacon until browned.
  • Use a slotted spoon to transfer to a paper towel lined plate. Cover and keep warm or refrigerate until ready to use.
  • In the same skillet, add the onion and crushed red pepper. Cook 1 - 2 minutes. Add in green beans and toss to coat. Pour in chicken broth. Cover and turn heat to low. Simmer for 1 - 1 1/2 hours or until beans are tender. Sprinkle with bacon and cook just until bacon is warmed through.
  • Season to taste with salt and pepper and serve.

Notes

Nutrition facts are for estimation purposes only.

Nutrition

Calories: 172kcal | Carbohydrates: 14.3g | Protein: 11.6g | Fat: 8.5g | Saturated Fat: 2.8g | Cholesterol: 21mg | Sodium: 931mg | Fiber: 6.2g | Sugar: 3.2g