Name: Smothered Green Beans Recipe
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Southern
Ingredients: 1 lb green beans, trimmed; 2 slices bacon, chopped; 1 small onion, diced; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 cup chicken broth; 1/4 cup heavy cream; 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce; Salt and pepper, to taste

Smothered Green Beans Recipe

Corri Corbett Modified: November 12, 2023

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How To Make Smothered Green Beans

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Preparation: 10 minutes

Cooking: 25 minutes

Total: 35 minutes

Serves:

Ingredients

1 lb green beans, trimmed
2 slices bacon, chopped
1 small onion, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup chicken broth
1/4 cup heavy cream
1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
Salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions

In a large skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crispy. Remove from skillet and set aside.
In the same skillet, sauté onion and garlic until softened, about 3-4 minutes.
Add green beans to the skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes until slightly tender.
Stir in chicken broth, heavy cream, and Worcestershire sauce. Bring to a simmer.
Reduce heat to low, cover, and cook for 15-20 minutes until the green beans are fully tender and the sauce has thickened.
Season with salt and pepper to taste. Sprinkle cooked bacon over top before serving.

Nutrition

Calories : 125kcal
Total Fat : 7g
Saturated Fat : 3g
Cholesterol : 18mg
Sodium : 314mg
Total Carbohydrates : 12g
Dietary Fiber : 4g
Sugar : 4g
Protein : 5g

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