Easy Crack Green Beans

Transform ordinary green beans into comfort food magic! This Crack Green Beans recipe uses bacon and a tangy-sweet sauce to create a side dish that even picky eaters will love.

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Course: Side Dish

Cuisine: American

Prep Time: 10

Cook Time: 2

Total Time: 2 10

Servings:

Author: Jennifer Stewart

Ingredients

1/2 pound bacon cooked, chopped, reserve the bacon grease
1 cup white onion diced
1/2 cup brown sugar
1 tablespoon garlic minced
1/4 cup butter
2 tablespoons soy sauce
2 cups chicken broth
2 pounds green beans (fresh) trimmed, halved or (4) 14 ounce cans green beans

Instructions

In a large pan, heat the bacon grease and butter and add the onion and garlic. Cook for 4 minutes, stirring often.
Add the brown sugar, soy sauce and chicken broth, then stir in the green beans and simmer over low heat until the liquid is nearly gone. This may take up to 2 hours.
Add the bacon to the green beans and cook for an additional 3 to 4 minutes.
Remove from the heat and serve. Enjoy warm!

Notes

Choose your broth wisely - Use unsalted chicken broth because the bacon and soy sauce have plenty already.
Protein swaps - Substitute turkey bacon or crumbled sausage for regular bacon.
Fresh or easy - Wash and trim fresh green beans, removing soft spots. Canned (rinse well) or frozen cut green beans work in a pinch.
Add some heat - Make it spicy with hot sauce, hot vinegar, or crushed red pepper flakes. The sauce also makes a yummy glaze for your holiday ham.

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