Real Southern Style Green Beans

Savor the soul-warming flavors of the South with this Real Southern Style Green Beans recipe—a true comfort food classic! Featuring tender, slow-simmered fresh green beans infused with the smoky richness of bacon, sweet caramelized onions, and aromatic garlic, this dish is a celebration of rustic, down-home cooking. Simmered to perfection in savory chicken broth with a hint of butter and a dash of red pepper flakes for gentle heat, these green beans are melt-in-your-mouth delicious. Perfect as a hearty side dish for Sunday dinners, family gatherings, or holiday feasts, this slow-cooked masterpiece is as easy to make as it is satisfying to eat. With just 15 minutes of prep and simple ingredients, you’ll have a crowd-pleasing dish brimming with Southern flavor.

Nutriscore Rating: 71/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:90 mins

Total Time:105 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 2 pounds fresh green beans
• 6 slices bacon
• 1 medium yellow onion
• 3 cloves garlic cloves
• 4 cups chicken broth
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoons black pepper
• 0.25 teaspoons red pepper flakes

Directions

Step 1

Wash the fresh green beans thoroughly and snap off the ends. Break the beans in half if they are particularly long.

Step 2

Cut the bacon into small pieces using either kitchen scissors or a sharp knife.

Step 3

Dice the yellow onion and mince the garlic cloves.

Step 4

In a large, heavy-bottomed pot or Dutch oven, cook the bacon over medium heat until it begins to crisp. This should take about 5 to 7 minutes.

Step 5

Add the diced onion to the pot and sauté it in the bacon fat until it softens and turns translucent, about 5 minutes.

Step 6

Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional 1 minute, being careful not to let it burn.

Step 7

Add the green beans to the pot and stir well to coat them in the bacon fat and onion mixture.

Step 8

Pour in the chicken broth, ensuring the beans are mostly covered. If they are not, add more broth or water as needed.

Step 9

Add the unsalted butter, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes to the pot and stir gently.

Step 10

Bring the mixture to a gentle boil, then reduce the heat to low and cover the pot with a lid.

Step 11

Simmer the green beans on low heat for about 1.5 hours, stirring occasionally, until they are very tender and infused with flavor.

Step 12

Taste the beans and adjust seasoning if necessary before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	2069.9 grams (2069.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	839

Total Fat 42.90g	55%
Saturated Fat 20.70g	103%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.90g
Cholesterol 110mg	37%
Sodium 5448mg	237%
Total Carbohydrate 83.40g	30%
Dietary Fiber 33.50g	120%
Total Sugars 36.80g
Protein 47.90g	96%

Vitamin D 8IU	39%
Calcium 468mg	36%
Iron 13mg	71%
Potassium 3199mg	68%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 42.4%

Protein: 21.0%

Carbs: 36.6%