Smothered Green Beans Recipe | Southern-Style Green Beans with Bacon

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Smothered Green Beans Recipe | Southern-Style Green Beans with Bacon

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 Smothered Green Beans are a classic Southern side dish made with tender green beans slow-cooked with crispy bacon, onions, garlic, and a rich, savory broth. The slow simmering process allows the green beans to absorb all the delicious smoky flavors, creating a comforting dish that's perfect for holiday dinners, Sunday suppers, barbecues, or everyday family meals. Easy to prepare and packed with hearty flavor, these Southern-style green beans pair beautifully with roasted meats, fried chicken, mashed potatoes, or cornbread. 

Cooking Method


  1. Cook the chopped bacon in a large skillet or Dutch oven over medium heat until crispy.
  2. Remove the bacon with a slotted spoon and set aside, leaving the bacon drippings in the pan.
  3. Add the butter, onion, and garlic to the pan and sauté until softened and fragrant.
  4. Add the green beans and stir to coat them in the bacon drippings.
  5. Pour in the chicken broth and stir in the brown sugar, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes if using.
  6. Return the cooked bacon to the pan.
  7. Cover and simmer over low heat for 25–30 minutes, or until the green beans are tender and the liquid has reduced.
  8. Remove the lid during the final few minutes if extra liquid remains.
  9. Taste and adjust the seasoning if needed.
  10. Garnish with fresh parsley and additional crumbled bacon before serving.

 

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Fresh green beans – 2 lb (900 g), trimmed ,, Bacon – 6 slices, chopped

Butter – 2 tbsp ,, Onion – 1 large, diced

Garlic – 3 cloves, minced ,, Chicken broth – 1½ cups (360 ml)

Brown sugar – 1 tbsp (optional) ,, Salt – ½ tsp

Black pepper – ½ tsp ,, Red pepper flakes – ¼ tsp (optional)

Garnish : Fresh parsley, chopped

Garnish : Crumbled bacon

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