Best 9 German Green Beans Recipes

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German green beans, also known as "Grüne Bohnen" in German, are a simple yet flavorful dish that is a staple of German cuisine. This classic side dish is typically made with fresh green beans, cooked with bacon, onions, and sometimes vinegar or mustard. The beans are usually cut into small pieces and sautéed until tender, while the bacon and onions add a smoky and savory flavor. German green beans are often served as an accompaniment to hearty meat dishes like pork chops, schnitzel, or bratwurst, but can also be enjoyed on their own as a light and refreshing side. With its vibrant green color and delectable flavor, this dish is sure to be a hit at any gathering.

Here are our top 9 tried and tested recipes!

GREEN BEANS GERMAN STYLE



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My mother-in-law introduced me to this quick down-home dish almost 50 years ago when I was a new bride. The tender green beans are topped with diced bacon and a classic sweet-sour glaze. Guests always ask for the recipe. -Vivian Steers, Central Islip, New York

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 35m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 pound fresh green beans, cut into 2-inch pieces
3 bacon strips, diced
1 medium onion, quartered and sliced
2 teaspoons cornstarch
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground mustard
1/2 cup water
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1 tablespoon cider vinegar

Steps:

  • Place beans in a saucepan and cover with water; bring to a boil. Cook, uncovered, for 8-10 minutes or until crisp-tender; drain and set aside. , In a large skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp. Remove to paper towels. Drain, reserving 1 tablespoon drippings. In the same skillet, saute onion in drippings until tender., In a small bowl, combine the cornstarch, salt, mustard and water until smooth. Stir into onion. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 1-2 minutes or until thickened. Stir in brown sugar and vinegar. Add the beans; heat thought. Sprinkle with bacon.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 160 calories, Fat 10g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 11mg cholesterol, Sodium 280mg sodium, Carbohydrate 15g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

GERMAN-STYLE GREEN BEANS



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GRANDMOTHER often prepared her fresh green beans this way, and we much preferred them to plain buttered beans. This recipe goes back to before the 1920s and was a favorite dish of our family when I was growing up. -Lois Gelzer, Standish, Maine

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 4

1-1/2 pounds fresh green beans, cut into 1-inch pieces
6 bacon strips
1 large onion, chopped
Salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Place beans in a saucepan and cover with water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and cook for 15-20 minutes or until tender. , Meanwhile, in a skillet, cook bacon until crisp. Remove bacon and set aside. Saute onion in drippings until tender; remove with a slotted spoon. Drain beans; return to pan. Add onion, 1 tablespoon drippings, salt and pepper; heat through. Crumble the bacon; add to the beans and toss. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 166 calories, Fat 13g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 15mg cholesterol, Sodium 172mg sodium, Carbohydrate 9g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

GERMAN GREEN BEANS



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This is another simple but tasty dish that I found in one of my grandmother's old recipe files. My family loves it, and it makes a nice alternative for the traditional holiday green bean casserole. It's good all year long, but especially when the weather turns cool.

Provided by JenSmith

Categories     Vegetable

Time 25m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 slices bacon
1/2 cup chopped onions or 2 tablespoons dried onion flakes
2 tablespoons flour
4 tablespoons sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/2 cup vinegar (cider, if possible)
2 (14 1/2 ounce) cans green beans (reserve 1/2 cups liquid from canned beans or water if using fresh) or 2 1/2 lbs fresh green beans, washed and cut (reserve 1/2 cups liquid from canned beans or water if using fresh)
1/4 cup bacon bits (Bacos)

Steps:

  • Fry the bacon in a large cast-iron skillet until crisp, then drain on paper towels, leaving the fat in the pan.
  • Add the onion and cook until light golden and tender, then add the flour and stir, cooking for about 1 minute.
  • Add the sugar, salt, pepper, bean liquid or water, and vinegar, stir, and bring to a rolling boil; Allow to boil for about 3 minutes to thicken the sauce. Add the bacon bits at this time.
  • Add the green beans and cook until heated through, about 7--8 minutes.
  • Transfer the beans and sauce to a serving bowl and top with crumbled bacon.

GERMAN-STYLE BACON GREEN BEANS



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Make and share this German-Style Bacon Green Beans recipe from Food.com.

Provided by CookingONTheSide

Categories     Pork

Time 30m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 1/2 lbs fresh green beans, cut into 1 inch pieces
6 slices bacon, strips diced
1 large onion, chopped
salt, to taste
pepper, to taste

Steps:

  • Place beans in a saucepan and cover with water; bring to a boil.
  • Reduce heat; cover and cook for 15-20 minutes or until tender.
  • Meanwhile, in a skillet, cook bacon until crisp.
  • Remove bacon and set aside.
  • Saute onion in drippings until tender; remove with a slotted spoon.
  • Drain beans; return to pan.
  • Add onion, 1 tablespoon drippings, salt and pepper; heat through.
  • Crumble the bacon; add to the beans and toss.
  • Serve immediately.

GRUENE BOHNEN (GERMAN GREEN BEANS)



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This is a simple, homey German-style dish. It has a slightly sweet & sour taste. You may use reduced fat sour cream. Cook time is an estimate.

Provided by HeatherFeather

Categories     Vegetable

Time 35m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/4 cup onion, finely chopped
1 cup fresh mushrooms, sliced thinly or chopped
4 tablespoons butter
1 -2 tablespoon granulated sugar, to taste
2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
2 tablespoons fresh parsley, finely chopped
1/4 cup half-and-half cream or 1/4 cup light cream
2 (16 ounce) cans green beans, rinsed and drained,reserving 3/4 cup of the canning liquid
1 cup creme fraiche or 1 cup sour cream (optional)
2 tablespoons cooked crumbled bacon, to taste
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour (or as needed to thicken)

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, melt butter and saute onions and mushrooms until very tender.
  • Whisk in flour and sugar and vinegar until blended well.
  • Add parsley, half-n-half, and reserved bean liquid and whisk until blended.
  • Cook until slightly thickened over medium heat.
  • Stir in beans and sour cream (if using) and cook until heated through and just started to bubble-but DO NOT BOIL.
  • Remove from heat and sprinkle bacon on top.

GERMAN-STYLE GREEN BEANS



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This is a nice side dish to any German entree, especially pork. It can be made in the crockpot, or on the stovetop.

Provided by lazyme

Categories     Vegetable

Time 6h15m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 (14 ounce) cans green beans, with liquid
6 slices cooked bacon, reserve drippings
bacon drippings (optional)
6 tablespoons vinegar
6 tablespoons brown sugar

Steps:

  • Place all ingredients in a small crockpot including some of the bacon drippings (optional).
  • Cook on low 6-8 hours.
  • The longer the beans cook, the more flavorful they are.
  • This recipe can easily be doubled.

GREEN BEANS GERMAN STYLE



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Make and share this Green Beans German Style recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Kim19068

Categories     Pork

Time 50m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 lb fresh green beans, cut into 2 in pieces
3 slices bacon, diced
1 medium onion, quartered and sliced
2 teaspoons cornstarch
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground mustard
1/2 cup water
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1 tablespoon cider vinegar

Steps:

  • Place beans in saucepan and cover with water,bring to a boil.Cook,uncovered for 8 to 10 minutes,drain and set aside.
  • In a skillet,cook bacon over medium heat until crisp.Remove to paper towel. Drain,reserving 1 Tablespoon drippings.
  • In the same skillet,saute onion on drippings until tender.
  • In a small bowl,combine the cornstarch, mustard,and water until smooth. Stir in onion.Bring to a boil cook and stir for 1 to 2 minutes or until thickened.Stir in brown sugar and vinegar.Add the beans,heat through, top with bacon.

GERMAN-STYLE GREEN BEANS



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This is a nice side dish to any German entree, especially pork. It can be made in the crock pot, or on the stovetop.

Provided by Vicki Butts (lazyme)

Categories     Vegetables

Time 6h15m

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 14-oz can(s) green beans, with liquid
6 slice bacon, cooked, reserve drippings
bacon drippings, optional
6 Tbsp vinegar
6 Tbsp brown sugar

Steps:

  • 1. Place all ingredients in a small crock pot including some of the bacon drippings (optional).
  • 2. Cook on low 6-8 hours.
  • 3. The longer the beans cook, the more flavorful they are.
  • 4. This recipe can easily be doubled.

ROSE MARY'S GERMAN STYLE GREEN BEANS



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This recipe is one of my family favorites, the sweet & sour tart flavors blended together with the smoky flavored bacon, I usually add additional bacon to this recipe. But I am giving you the recipe as it is written in my cookbook. It really is a comforting side dish. The green beans are just so tasty and delicious. This recipe...

Provided by Rose Mary Mogan

Categories     Vegetables

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 lb fresh green beans, cut into 2 inch pcs or 26 oz. frozen
6 slice bacon,diced ( i usually double the amount)
1 medium onion, sliced
4 tsp cornstarch
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp dry mustard
1 c water
2 Tbsp brown sugar
2 Tbsp apple cider vinegar

Steps:

  • 1. Place Green Beans in Sauce pan and cover with water; bring to a boil, and cook uncovered, until crisp tender, about 10 minutes. Drain & set aside.
  • 2. Cook diced bacon in a skillet over medium heat, until crisp. I like to use a cast iron skillet. Drain on paper towel. Reserve about 2 tablespoons drippings;
  • 3. Add sliced onions and cook until transparent & tender. Combine cornstarch,salt,mustard and water in a small bowl;stir until smooth. Pour into onions and bring to a boil;
  • 4. Cook and stir about 2 minutes or until thickened. Stir in sugar and vinegar. Add green beans and heat through. Sprinkle with bacon. SERVE IMMEDIATELY WHILE STILL WARM.
  • 5. PLEASE NOTE: If using frozen green beans, omit covering with water, and cook according to package directions in microwave.

Tips:

  • Choose fresh, tender green beans: Look for beans that are bright green in color and have a crisp snap when you break them.
  • Trim the beans: Cut off the ends of the beans, and then remove any strings that run along the sides.
  • Blanch the beans: This step helps to preserve the color and crispness of the beans. To blanch the beans, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the beans and cook for 2-3 minutes, or until they are tender-crisp. Immediately remove the beans from the boiling water and plunge them into a bowl of ice water to stop the cooking process.
  • Cook the beans: There are many different ways to cook green beans, including boiling, steaming, sautéing, and roasting. The cooking method you choose will depend on your personal preferences and the other ingredients in your dish.
  • Season the beans: Green beans can be seasoned with a variety of herbs, spices, and sauces. Some popular seasonings for green beans include garlic, onion, salt, pepper, butter, and lemon juice.

Conclusion:

Green beans are a versatile and delicious vegetable that can be enjoyed in many different ways. They are a good source of vitamins, minerals, and fiber. By following these tips, you can cook green beans that are tender-crisp, flavorful, and nutritious.

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