Southern Green Beans
southern green beans stew tender with onions, smoky meat, and broth—bring this comforting staple to the table for true homestyle goodness.
Ingredients
- 1 lb fresh green beans trimmed
- 4 slices bacon chopped
- ½ cup chopped onion
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 2 cups chicken broth or water
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Optional: red pepper flakes for heat
Instructions
- In a large pot or skillet, cook chopped bacon over medium heat until crispy. Remove and set aside, leaving drippings in the pan.
- Add chopped onion to the bacon drippings and sauté until softened (about 3–4 minutes).
- Stir in minced garlic and cook for 1 more minute.
- Add green beans and pour in chicken broth or water to just cover the beans.
- Season with salt, pepper, and optional red pepper flakes.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 45–60 minutes, or until tender.
- Stir in the cooked bacon before serving.