Green Beans With Bacon and Onions

Submitted by Diana Adcock

"This is a Midwest Staple at any "Country Buffet"."

 

• Ready In: 1hr
• Ingredients: 7
• Serves: 6-8

ingredients

• 3 lbs fresh green beans, stem ends removed
• 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 8 slices pepper bacon, chopped
• 2 quarts chicken stock
• salt and pepper

directions

1. In a large heavy pot or Dutch Oven add the olive oil and butter.
2. Heat to medium high.
3. Add the onions and bacon.
4. Cook until the onions are soft and browning lightly, about 8 minutes.
5. Add the green beans and chicken stock.
6. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low and simmer, stirring a few times until green beans are soft, about 30 minutes.
7. Your liquid should be cooked down, giving the green beans a "glazed" look, or coating if you will.
8. Salt and pepper to taste.

Reviews

[bigbadbrenda]

This was real good Hubby took most of the pot I made. Made for Susies World tour 2018 I didnt expect it to taste so good. and will make it again

 

[K9 Owned]

I'll start with I had trouble wondering what kind of beans would warrant 5 stars. These do :) I scaled the recipe back for two and altered the cooking time because I prefer green beans with some 'tooth'. I added the beans to the pan when the bacon and onions were 2/3rd done and let them saute for a few minutes until the bacon was cooked. I added the broth and cooked it uncovered until the stock had been reduced to a glaze. No more than 15 minutes. We thoroughly enjoyed them! Thanks so much for sharing the recipe. Picture to follow

 

[DailyInspiration]

I always love making fresh green beans -- you just can't beat fresh veggies. This was a very simple dish to make, but so delicious.

 

[jkoch960]

Wonderful recipe! I too left the bacon out until the rest of the dish was done so the bacon would be crispy. Something about that combination that is so good!!!

 

[diner524]

Great green bean recipe!! I made this but scaled it back for two. I just loved how tender the beans were and then the crunchy part from the bacon. I cooked the bacon first, then I removed the bacon from the pan and added the onion and followed the recipe as directed. I did make the broth using "Better than Bouillon" chicken recipe. This was so full of flavor and a favorite for us Southerners!! Thanks for sharing the recipe Diana!!