Best 8 Company Style Green Beans Recipes

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Company style green beans are a classic Southern side dish that is perfect for any occasion. They are easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste. Whether you like them crisp or tender, garlicky or spicy, there is a company style green bean recipe out there for you. But no matter how you make them, one thing is for sure: your guests will love them.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

THE BEST GREEN BEANS EVER



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Ree Drummond's Best Green Beans Ever recipe, from The Pioneer Woman on Food Network, starts with bacon grease and gains even more flavor from chicken stock.

Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network

Categories     side-dish

Time 40m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 pound green beans
2 tablespoons bacon grease (can substitute 2 tablespoons butter)
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 large onion, chopped
1 cup chicken broth, plus more if needed
1/2 cup chopped red bell pepper
1/2 to 1 teaspoon kosher salt (can substitute regular table salt, use 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon)
Ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Snap the stem ends of the green beans, or cut them off in a big bunch with a knife if you'd prefer.
  • Melt the bacon grease in a skillet over medium-low heat. Add the garlic and onions and cook for a minute. Then add the green beans and cook until the beans turn bright green, about a minute. Add the chicken broth, chopped red pepper, salt and pepper to taste. Turn the heat to low and cover the skillet with a lid, leaving the lid cracked to allow steam to escape. Cook until the liquid evaporates and the beans are fairly soft, yet still a bit crisp, 20 to 30 minutes. You can add more chicken broth during the cooking process, but don't be afraid to let it all cook away so the onions and peppers can start to caramelize.

COMPANY GREEN BEANS



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Top off these green beans with onion rings or toasted bread crumbs for an even fancier side dish.-Rhonda Hogan, Eugene, Oregon

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 25m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/4 cup chopped onion
1 tablespoon butter
4 cups frozen green beans
1/2 cup water
1 can (16 ounces) whole potatoes, drained and quartered
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
3 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, saute onion in butter until tender. Add beans and water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 8-10 minutes or until beans are tender. Add potatoes and heat through. Drain. Sprinkle with garlic powder and bacon.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 96 calories, Fat 4g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 8mg cholesterol, Sodium 330mg sodium, Carbohydrate 13g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

CHINESE GREEN BEANS RECIPE BY TASTY



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Here's what you need: vegetable oil, string bean, garlic, ginger, scallions, shiitake mushrooms, ground pork, dried red chilies, chili paste, soy sauce, rice wine, white pepper

Provided by Tasty

Categories     Sides

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

¼ cup vegetable oil
1 lb string bean
1 tablespoon garlic
1 teaspoon ginger
3 scallions, chopped
4 oz shiitake mushrooms
½ lb ground pork
4 dried red chilies
1 tablespoon chili paste
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon rice wine
white pepper, dash

Steps:

  • In a large pan or wok, heat the oil over high. Fry the string beans until they start blistering. Remove the string beans.
  • In the same pan or wok, add the garlic, ginger, and scallions. Fry until fragrant.
  • Add the mushrooms and ground pork. Fry until the pork is mostly done. Stir in the the dried red chilies and chili paste.
  • Add the string beans back the pan/wok. Toss to combine everything. Add the soy sauce, rice wine, and a dash of white pepper. Serve!
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 399 calories, Carbohydrate 24 grams, Fat 26 grams, Fiber 9 grams, Protein 20 grams, Sugar 12 grams

3-INGREDIENT GREEN BEANS RECIPE BY TASTY



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The best things in life are simple. These 3 ingredient green beans are a simple way to bring joy to your holidays.

Provided by Chris Rosa

Categories     Lunch

Time 12m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 5

24 oz green beans, trimmed
¼ cup water
¾ teaspoon kosher salt, divided
4 tablespoons unsalted butter, 1/2 sticks
1 ½ tablespoons Tasty McCormick® Savory Spice Blend

Steps:

  • In a large pan over high heat, combine the green beans, water, and ¼ teaspoon salt. Cover and steam for 5-7 minutes, until the green beans are just barely tender.
  • Remove the lid and add the remaining ½ teaspoon salt, the butter, and Savory spice blend. Cook, tossing every 30 seconds, until the green beans are tender and charred in a few spots, 1-2 minutes.
  • Serve immediately.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 107 calories, Carbohydrate 8 grams, Fat 8 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 2 grams, Sugar 4 grams

"COMPANY" GREEN BEANS



My Grandmother used to fix this when company was coming over, hence the name. This is a very forgiving recipe where amounts of ingredients can be varied to suit different tastes (Want less onion? Want more bacon?It's all good). Also, it can be doubled or tripled without any harm.

Provided by Knitting Granny

Categories     Vegetable

Time 20m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 4

3 slices bacon (thick slices)
1 small onion, peeled and chopped
1 (14 ounce) can green beans, drained
1 (14 ounce) can whole tomatoes (not the thick, rich kind of juice) or 1 (14 ounce) can diced tomatoes with juice (not the thick, rich kind of juice)

Steps:

  • Cut bacon slices cross-ways into 1/2 inch pieces.
  • Fry bacon in a sauce pan until just crisp.
  • Remove bacon from pan and let drain on paper towels.
  • Pour off all but a couple teaspoons of bacon fat.
  • Add onion to pan and cook just until translucent and soft.
  • If using whole tomatoes, cut them up using a sharp knife while they're still in the can.
  • Add tomatoes to the pan along with the drained can of green beans.
  • Add bacon and heat until all ingredients are thoroughly heated.
  • Serve in small bowls because it's kind of "soupy".

Nutrition Facts : Calories 135.2, Fat 8, SaturatedFat 2.6, Cholesterol 11.6, Sodium 153.4, Carbohydrate 13.2, Fiber 4.9, Sugar 5, Protein 4.9

COMPANY'S COMING GREEN BEANS



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This is a favorite recipe given to me by my best friend. It makes an impressive looking dish and it's also really, good. We always serve it at holidays. It's easily adjusted to serve more people.

Provided by Julie in TX

Categories     Vegetable

Time 55m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 lbs green beans
1 teaspoon salt
1 red bell peppers or 1 orange bell pepper
1 yellow bell pepper
1 cup walnut halves
1/4 cup olive oil
1/2 teaspoon chopped garlic
1 large purple onion
salt and pepper

Steps:

  • Put walnut halves on a cookie sheet and roast them in a 300 degree oven until lightly toasted.
  • Remove from the oven and allow to cool.
  • Cut the ends off the green beans and remove any strings.
  • Place the green beans in a saucepan with 1 teaspoon salt.
  • Cover with water.
  • Bring to a boil over medium high heat and cook for about 5-10 minutes or until just tender-crisp.
  • Remove from heat and drain well.
  • Put olive oil into a large skillet and saute bell pepper which has been cut into narrow strips& onion which is cut into thin rings.
  • Add garlic to oil mixture.
  • Put drained green beans into oil mixture and stir until heated through.
  • Add salt& pepper to taste.
  • Just before serving, stir roasted walnut halves into the green bean mixture.
  • Dish up into a serving bowl or platter and enjoy!

CLASSIC COUNTRY GREEN BEANS



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I love green beans in any form, but this is my family's absolute favorite way to eat them. There are never any leftovers!

Provided by SunnyDaysNora

Time 50m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 (14.5 ounce) cans green beans, undrained
1 cup water, or as needed
2 ounces fatback, sliced into small rectangles
2 cubes chicken bouillon
1 ½ teaspoons onion powder
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon seasoned salt
½ teaspoon ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Empty canned green beans with liquid into a large saucepan. Add enough water to just cover beans. Stir in fatback, bouillon, onion powder, garlic powder, seasoned salt, and pepper until well combined; bring to a boil.
  • Boil for 10 minutes, then reduce heat to low and simmer for 30 more minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 102.6 calories, Carbohydrate 10 g, Cholesterol 6.1 mg, Fat 5.6 g, Fiber 4.8 g, Protein 3.1 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Sodium 1025.3 mg, Sugar 1.8 g

COMPANY GREEN BEAN SKILLET



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Perfect accompaniment for your turkey or chicken dinner. This is a healthier version of the classic green bean casserole.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Side Dish

Time 25m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 tablespoons butter or olive oil
1 package (8 oz) sliced fresh mushrooms (3 cups)
1/4 cup chopped onion
2 bags (12 oz each) frozen whole green beans
1/2 cup chopped red bell pepper
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup Progresso™ chicken broth (from 32-oz carton)
2 tablespoons Gold Medal™ flour
1 container (6 oz) Greek Fat Free plain yogurt
1/4 cup chopped walnuts, toasted, if desired

Steps:

  • In 10-inch skillet, heat butter over medium heat until hot. Cook mushrooms and onion in butter, stirring occasionally, about 4 minutes or until mushrooms are tender. Add green beans, bell pepper and salt. Cook 6 to 7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until beans are tender.
  • Mix chicken broth and flour with whisk or fork; add to skillet. Cook and stir 3 to 4 minutes or until thickened. Remove from heat; stir in yogurt. Sprinkle with walnuts.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 70, Carbohydrate 8 g, Cholesterol 5 mg, Fat 1/2, Fiber 2 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 1 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 170 mg, Sugar 3 g, TransFat 0 g

Tips:

  • Trim the Green Beans: Before cooking, trim the ends of the green beans to remove any tough or fibrous parts.
  • Blanch the Green Beans (Optional): Blanching the green beans briefly in boiling water helps preserve their color and crispness. Plunge them into ice water to stop the cooking process.
  • Use Fresh, High-Quality Ingredients: The fresher the ingredients, the better your green beans will taste. Look for green beans that are firm and have a vibrant color.
  • Season to Taste: Don't be afraid to adjust the seasonings in the recipe to suit your own taste preferences. Add more garlic, salt, or pepper if desired.
  • Serve Immediately: Green beans are best served immediately after cooking. They can be reheated, but they may lose some of their crispness.

Conclusion:

Company-style green beans are a classic Southern dish that is easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create a delicious and flavorful side dish that will complement any main course. Whether you prefer them crispy or tender, smothered in bacon or sautéed with garlic, there is a company-style green bean recipe out there for everyone. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy side dish, give one of these recipes a try. You won't be disappointed!

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