Road House Green Beans

Savor the bold, smoky flavors of Road House Green Beans, a mouthwatering side dish that elevates classic green beans to new heights. This recipe features tender, crisp green beans sautéed in rich bacon grease with caramelized onions and fragrant garlic, then enhanced with a savory splash of soy sauce and a kick of optional red pepper flakes. Topped with crispy bacon and a buttery finish, these green beans are packed with robust, roadhouse-inspired flavor that complements steaks, pork chops, or grilled chicken perfectly. Ready in just 30 minutes, this easy yet irresistible dish is sure to be the star of your dinner table. Perfect for weeknight meals or special occasions, impress your family and guests with this smoky Southern favorite!

Nutriscore Rating: 74/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 pound fresh green beans
• 4 slices bacon
• 1 small yellow onion
• 3 cloves garlic
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce
• 0.5 teaspoons black pepper
• 0.25 teaspoons red pepper flakes (optional)
• 0.25 cup water

Directions

Step 1

Thoroughly rinse the green beans under cold water and trim the ends. Set aside.

Step 2

Slice the bacon into small pieces and finely dice the yellow onion. Mince the garlic cloves.

Step 3

In a large skillet, cook the bacon over medium heat until crispy. Remove the bacon pieces with a slotted spoon and place them on a plate lined with paper towels to drain. Leave the bacon grease in the skillet.

Step 4

Add the diced onion to the skillet and sauté in the bacon grease for 3-4 minutes, or until softened.

Step 5

Stir in the minced garlic and cook for another 30 seconds until fragrant.

Step 6

Add the green beans to the skillet and toss to coat them in the onion, garlic, and bacon grease mixture.

Step 7

Pour in the water and cover the skillet with a lid. Allow the green beans to steam for 6-8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they become tender but still have a slight crunch.

Step 8

Remove the lid and toss in the butter, soy sauce, black pepper, and red pepper flakes (if using). Stir well to coat the green beans evenly.

Step 9

Add the crispy bacon back into the skillet, stirring to combine.

Step 10

Cook for another 2-3 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld together.

Step 11

Serve immediately as a side dish to complement your favorite roadhouse-style main course.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	669.9 grams (669.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	548

Total Fat 36.30g	47%
Saturated Fat 18.40g	92%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.00g
Cholesterol 94mg	31%
Sodium 1151mg	50%
Total Carbohydrate 43.70g	16%
Dietary Fiber 17.30g	62%
Total Sugars 18.10g
Protein 22.20g	44%

Vitamin D 5IU	26%
Calcium 222mg	17%
Iron 6mg	32%
Potassium 1333mg	28%

*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: 55.3%

Protein: 15.0%

Carbs: 29.6%