Southern Green Beans Recipe
Make Southern Green Beans Recipe in just 35m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.
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Ingredients
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Vegetables
Fats
Seasonings
Liquid
Method
Preparation
- 1
Trim the Green Beans
Wash the green beans thoroughly under cold water. Trim off the ends of the green beans using a knife or kitchen scissors.
- 2
Chop the Onion
Peel and dice the medium onion into small pieces.
- 3
Mince the Garlic
Peel the garlic cloves and mince them finely with a knife or use a garlic press.
Cooking
- 4
Cook the Bacon
In a large skillet, cook the slices of bacon over medium heat until crispy. Remove the bacon from the skillet and let it drain on paper towels. Reserve the bacon grease in the skillet.
- 5
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- 7
Season and Cook
Sprinkle the salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes over the green beans. Pour in the chicken broth, bring to a simmer, and cover the skillet. Cook for about 15-20 minutes, or until the green beans are tender but still crisp.
- 8
Finish with Bacon
Crumble the cooked bacon into the green beans, stirring to combine. Cook for an additional 2 minutes to heat through.