Description
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 (14.5 ounce) cans of green beans, drained
- 2 tablespoons of unsalted butter
- 2 cloves of garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup of onion, chopped
- 1/2 cup of chicken broth
- 1/4 cup of water
- 2 tablespoons of sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon of salt
- 1/4 teaspoon of freshly ground black pepper
- 4 slices of bacon
Instructions
- Prepare the Bacon:
- In a large skillet, cook the bacon over medium heat until it’s crisp. Remove the bacon from the skillet, crumble it, and set it aside. Keep the bacon fat in the skillet.
- Sauté the Vegetables:
- In the same skillet with the bacon fat, add the unsalted butter. Once the butter has melted, add the minced garlic and chopped onion. Sauté until the onion is translucent and the garlic is fragrant, about 3-4 minutes.
- Combine the Ingredients:
- Add the drained green beans to the skillet. Then pour in the chicken broth and water. Stir in the sugar, salt, and black pepper. Mix well to combine all the ingredients.
- Simmer:
- Bring the mixture to a simmer, then reduce the heat to low. Cover the skillet with a lid and let it simmer for about 25 minutes. This allows the flavors to meld together and the green beans to become tender.
- Finish and Serve:
- Once the green beans are tender and the flavors are well combined, remove the skillet from the heat. Stir in the crumbled bacon.
- Transfer the green beans to a serving dish and serve hot as a side dish with your favorite main course.
Notes
- For a smokier flavor, you can use smoked bacon or add a dash of liquid smoke to the recipe.
- If you prefer your green beans to be crisper, reduce the cooking time slightly.
- Freshly grated Parmesan cheese makes a delicious garnish for these green beans.
- Experiment with adding other vegetables like sliced mushrooms or bell peppers for added flavor and texture.