Irresistibly Easy Southern Green Beans with Bacon Bliss

These Easy Southern Green Beans are a comforting side dish, bursting with flavor from bacon and fresh ingredients, perfect for any occasion.

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Course: Dinner

Cuisine: Southern

Keyword: bacon, Comfort Food, Easy Southern Green Beans, green beans, Southern cuisine, vegetarian

Prep Time: 15

Cook Time: 1

Total Time: 1 15

Servings: servings

Calories: 150kcal

1 pound Fresh Green Beans Choose fresh over frozen for best results.
4 slices Bacon Substitute with smoked turkey for a healthier alternative or omit for vegetarian version.
1 Yellow Onion Slice finely for even cooking.
2 cloves Garlic Use minced for maximum flavor infusion.

Wash and trim the fresh green beans, then slice the yellow onion, mince the garlic, and chop the bacon into small pieces.
In a large Dutch oven or deep skillet, cook the chopped bacon over medium heat until crispy, about 5-7 minutes. Remove the bacon, leaving the rendered fat in the pot.
Add the sliced onions to the bacon fat and sauté until soft and translucent, around 5 minutes. Add minced garlic and cook for an additional minute.
Toss the trimmed green beans into the pot, stirring gently to coat.
Pour in the chicken broth and add butter, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes. Bring everything to a simmer.
Cover the pot and reduce heat to low. Let simmer for 45 minutes to 1 hour, stirring occasionally.
Just before serving, return the crispy bacon to the pot. Gently stir and serve warm.

Garnish with fresh herbs for extra flavor.