Description
Green beans from Texas Roadhouse shine with smoky bacon and caramelized onion flavors. Hearty southern comfort meets simple home cooking, delivering savory goodness you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Vegetables:
- 1 pound fresh green beans (trimmed)
- 1 small onion (finely diced)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
Protein and Meat:
- 4 slices bacon (chopped)
Flavoring and Liquid Ingredients:
- 8 fluid ounces (240 milliliters) chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon (5 milliliters) apple cider vinegar
- 1 pinch of crushed red pepper flakes (optional, about ½ teaspoon)
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Carefully trim the ends of the green beans and rinse thoroughly under cold water (40°F/4°C). Prepare additional ingredients by finely chopping bacon into small pieces, dicing onion into uniform cubes, and mincing fresh garlic cloves.
- Place a large cast-iron skillet over medium heat and cook bacon pieces until they transform into crispy, golden-brown morsels. Carefully transfer bacon to a paper towel-lined plate to absorb excess grease.
- Utilize the remaining bacon drippings in the skillet to sauté diced onions and minced garlic. Cook for 2-3 minutes until onions become translucent and fragrant, releasing their aromatic essence.
- Add trimmed green beans to the skillet, ensuring they are thoroughly coated with the flavorful drippings, onions, and garlic. Pour of chicken broth over the beans, fully submerging them.
- Incorporate of brown sugar and of apple cider vinegar into the skillet. For those desiring additional heat, sprinkle crushed red pepper flakes to taste.
- Season the mixture generously with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper. Cover the skillet tightly with a lid and reduce heat to low, allowing beans to simmer for 20-25 minutes until they reach a tender yet slightly crisp texture.
- Once cooking is complete, remove the lid and let any remaining liquid evaporate, concentrating the flavors. Garnish the green beans with the previously crisped bacon pieces and serve immediately while piping hot.
Notes
- Bacon transforms ordinary green beans into a mouthwatering Southern-style side dish bursting with smoky, savory flavors.
- Crispy bacon bits provide a delightful crunch and rich depth that elevates this simple vegetable to restaurant-quality deliciousness.
- Simmering beans in chicken broth with brown sugar creates a perfect balance of sweet and tangy notes that will have everyone asking for seconds.
- Restaurant-style technique ensures beans remain tender-crisp while absorbing maximum flavor from bacon drippings and aromatic seasonings.
- Quick preparation makes this recipe perfect for weeknight dinners or impressive holiday gatherings, delivering maximum taste with minimal effort.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Sautéing, Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 152 kcal
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 15mg