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Southern Green Beans

Posted on June 30, 2019March 28, 2026
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Southern Green Beans are packed with savory flavor.  This side dish pairs well with a variety of means.   

 

 

 

THE INGREDIENTS

   

 

 

COOKING TIPS

Thoroughly rinse canned or frozen green beans before using. 

This simple step helps them taste  much better when seasoned and cooked.

 

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Southern Green Beans

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Southern Green Beans are packed with savory flavor.   Use this recipe when you need to make a quick and easy side dish to serve with barbecue or any meal.   Pairs well with a variety of mains. Recipe and photography by Beverly Davis for CornbreadMillionaire.com.
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Prep Time 15 minutes mins
Cook Time 20 minutes mins
Total Time 35 minutes mins
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American, southern
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Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cans (14.5 ounces per can) cut green beans, drained
  • 3-4 strips bacon, uncooked
  • 1/4 cup yellow (sweet) or white (savory) onions, chopped I use yellow (sweet).*
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • salt and black pepper to taste
  • 1-1/2 cups water
  • *For more flavor, sprinkle another 1/4 cup chopped onions over top of green beans while simmering. This step is optional.

Method
 

  1. Empty green beans into a colander to drain. Rinse thoroughly under running water. Set aside.
  2. Fry bacon in a dutch oven or saucepan until crispy.
  3. Remove bacon. Remove grease from saucepan. Keep drippings (brown crispy pieces stuck to bottom).
  4. Add 2 tablespoons butter and onion. Stir constantly over low heat until onions are soft.
  5. Add rinsed green beans and water.
  6. Cover and simmer 15-20 minutes or until water looks like soup. Do not stir to avoid breaking the tender green beans.
  7. Crumbled cooked/cooled bacon. Sprinkle over top of green beans.
  8. Serve hot.

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