Texas Roadhouse Copycat Green Beans
A simple and delicious recipe for Texas Roadhouse-style green beans, made with bacon, onions, and seasonings for a flavorful side dish.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 4 slices bacon, diced
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 cans green beans, drained (14.5 oz each)
- 1 can chicken broth (14.5 oz)
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
Cooking
- In a large skillet, cook the diced bacon over medium heat until it is crispy. Remove the bacon pieces and set them aside, leaving the bacon grease in the skillet.
- In the same skillet with the bacon grease, add the chopped onion and sauté for about 4-5 minutes until the onion becomes soft and translucent.
- Add the drained green beans to the skillet and pour in the chicken broth. Stir to combine.
- Stir in the brown sugar, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Bring the mixture to a simmer over medium heat.
- Let the green beans simmer for 10-15 minutes, allowing the flavors to combine and the broth to reduce slightly.
- Once the beans are tender and the broth has reduced a bit, stir in the cooked bacon pieces and simmer for another 5 minutes to let the flavors meld.
- Serve the green beans hot, topped with extra crispy bacon if desired.
Notes
If using fresh green beans, blanch them in boiling water for a few minutes before adding. Adjust seasoning to taste and consider adding red pepper flakes for some heat. For a vegetarian option, omit the bacon and use vegetable broth instead.