Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsJosie's RestaurantSouthern Green Beans Recipe

Southern Green Beans Recipe

Inspired by Josie's Restaurant
Time35m
Serves4

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. 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. 2

    Chop the Onion

    Peel and dice the medium onion into small pieces.

  3. 3

    Mince the Garlic

    Peel the garlic cloves and mince them finely with a knife or use a garlic press.

Cooking

  1. 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.

  2. 5

    Sauté the Onion and Garlic

    In the same skillet with the reserved bacon grease, add the diced onion. Sauté for 3-4 minutes until the onion becomes translucent. Add the minced garlic and sauté for an additional minute until fragrant.

  3. 6

    Add the Green Beans

    Add the trimmed green beans to the skillet. Stir well to combine with the onion and garlic.

  4. 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.

  5. 8

    Finish with Bacon

    Crumble the cooked bacon into the green beans, stirring to combine. Cook for an additional 2 minutes to heat through.

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