Best 8 Great Grandmas Skillet Green Beans Recipes

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Great grandma's skillet green beans is a classic southern dish that has been passed down through generations. This simple yet flavorful dish is a staple at family gatherings and potlucks, and it's sure to become a favorite in your household as well. With just a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can have a delicious and comforting dish that the whole family will love.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

GRANDMA'S BEANS



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     side-dish

Time 10h15m

Yield 5 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

5 cloves garlic
2 medium carrots
1 serrano chile
1 large white onion
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 teaspoons ground cumin, or more as desired
2 cups dried pinto beans, soaked overnight
1 orange, halved
1 tablespoon salt, or more as desired

Steps:

  • Rough chop the garlic, carrot, serrano and onion into small pieces. Heat the oil in a medium pot over medium-high heat. Add the chopped vegetables and 1 teaspoon cumin to the pot and cook until the onion starts to brown.
  • Strain the beans and add them to the pot. Pour in enough water to just cover the beans. Cover and bring them to a boil. Stir, then cover again and lower to a simmer. Simmer the beans until they start to burst, around 1 hour.
  • Uncover the pot and add the orange, squeezing the juice into the pot and then dropping the halves in. Stir in the remaining teaspoon cumin and the salt. Continue to simmer to allow the beans to thicken, about 45 minutes more. Add more cumin and salt to taste.
  • Serve as a side dish, over rice, or on their own on a taco.

GRANDMA'S GREEN BEANS



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Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network

Categories     side-dish

Time 45m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

5 slices thick-cut bacon
1 red onion, sliced thin
1 jalapeño, seeded and diced small
1 1/2 pounds green beans, trimmed
1 cup chicken stock
1 teaspoon garlic powder
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/4 cup fried onions

Steps:

  • Place the bacon in a large cast-iron skillet over medium heat and cook until crisp, 8 to 10 minutes. Remove the bacon and all but 2 to 3 tablespoons of the bacon grease.
  • Add the onion and jalapeño and cook for a minute or two, then add the green beans. Cook until the green beans are bright green, an additional minute. Add the chicken stock, garlic powder and a good pinch of both salt and pepper. Bring to a simmer and lightly cover, allowing the some of the steam to escape. Cook until the liquid is evaporated and the beans are starting to soften, but still have a bite, 10 to 12 minutes.
  • Transfer the beans to a serving vessel. Crumble the bacon and sprinkle it over the top of the beans, along with the fried onions.

GRANDMA'S GREEN BEANS



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My beloved and very much missed Grandmother was always asked to bring these to family gatherings.. The woman knew how to cook, raising 8 kids, 6 of them being girls, I think it's fair to say- she had a PHD.. ;).. I only wish I had more of her recipes to share..

Provided by Mama Jen

Categories     Vegetable

Time 20m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 slices bacon (cooked and crumbled)
1/2 cup yellow onion (chopped)
4 (14 1/2 ounce) cans green beans (any brand)
1/2 chicken bouillon cube
1/2 cup water

Steps:

  • Fry bacon til' it's crisp, on the stovetop. Add onion, cook until tender.
  • Drain "all" liquid off of canned green beans.
  • Add beans to bacon and onion mixture.
  • Add bullion cube and water.
  • Cook very slowly until beans "shrivel".
  • Sometimes, ok well maybe always I have this compulsive need to add things to whatever I am cooking, and 98% of the time you can beat it's gonna be GARLIC or SPICES. Soo- there ya' go. Add in some garlic if you dare, or maybe some seasoning salt? :) But whatever you do- ENJOY!

GREAT GRANDMA'S SKILLET GREEN BEANS



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A long-time family favorite. I've always brought home an empty dish when this is on the table. If you're tired of themushrooms, cream sauces, canned onions, and cheese, this is for you. No oven needed here; a big plus. Using an electric skillet frees up your stove top as well. Fresh is always best, but beans of quality may be hard to find this time of year. Canned or frozen instead will make a good dish. The optional use of yellow wax beans is an eye-pleaser and provides an interesting taste variation. Bump up a like amount of green beans if yellow beans are not used.

Provided by GMPalko

Categories     Green Bean Side Dishes

Time 40m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 slices smoked bacon, or more to taste
½ cup chopped yellow onion
2 pinches ground black pepper
2 cloves garlic, diced
3 ½ tablespoons chopped fresh parsley, divided
4 (15 ounce) cans green beans, drained
2 (14.5 ounce) cans yellow wax beans, drained
salt and ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Place bacon in a large skillet and cook over medium-high heat until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Transfer bacon slices to paper towels to drain.
  • Cook and stir onion and 2 pinches black pepper in hot bacon drippings until translucent, 4 to 6 minutes.
  • Stir garlic into onion mixture; cook and stir until onion begins to brown along the edges, 4 to 6 minutes. Add 1 tablespoon parsley to garlic and onion; cook and stir until parsley begins to wilt, 1 minute.
  • Pour green beans, yellow beans, and 1 1/2 tablespoons parsley into onion mixture; gently turn beans to coat with bacon drippings. Reduce heat to low, partially cover skillet, and simmer until beans are heated through, 5 to 10 minutes.
  • Season beans with salt and black pepper to taste, partially cover the skillet and continue simmering, turning occasionally, until beans are hot, 20 minutes. Garnish with bacon and remaining 1 tablespoon parsley.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 103.6 calories, Carbohydrate 14.2 g, Cholesterol 6.6 mg, Fat 2.7 g, Fiber 5.6 g, Protein 5.7 g, SaturatedFat 0.9 g, Sodium 1049.4 mg, Sugar 4.2 g

GRANDMA'S GREEN BEANS WITH BACON VINAIGRETTE



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Ridiculously good beans that make a great side dish to just about anything. One of those recipes that grandma made for years that we could never get enough of. Garnish with sliced or slivered almonds.

Provided by Sarahbeara

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Green Beans

Time 30m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 slices bacon
2 pounds fresh green beans, trimmed
½ cup finely chopped onion
½ cup brown sugar
¼ cup white vinegar
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon dry mustard
ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Place bacon in a large skillet and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until crisp, about 10 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, place a steamer insert into a saucepan and fill with water to just below the bottom of the steamer. Bring water to a boil. Add green beans, cover, and steam until tender-crisp, 3 to 5 minutes. Drain.
  • Drain bacon slices on paper towels, reserving grease in the skillet. Saute onion in the bacon grease until softened, about 5 minutes. Stir in brown sugar, vinegar, salt, mustard, and pepper. Stir well, scraping up any onion bits off the bottom of the skillet. Cook until bubbling, 3 to 5 minutes.
  • Add green beans to the skillet with the sauce; toss to coat well. Chop cooked bacon and stir into the beans. Serve hot.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 117.5 calories, Carbohydrate 22.7 g, Cholesterol 5 mg, Fat 2.1 g, Fiber 4.1 g, Protein 3.9 g, SaturatedFat 0.7 g, Sodium 260.4 mg, Sugar 15.4 g

GRANDMA'S GREEN BEANS



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My grandma used to make these for me when I was little. I can still remember sitting in the kitchen waiting and smelling the great aroma.

Provided by PaigeParkerMomma

Categories     Vegetable

Time 1h20m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 4

3 lbs fresh green beans, cleaned and snapped
3 tablespoons bacon grease
1 medium onion, sliced thin
salt and pepper

Steps:

  • Put Green beans in a large pot.
  • Cover with water.
  • Put Bacon Grease in the pot.
  • Separate the Onion slices stir into GreenBeans.
  • Bring to a ROLLING boil.
  • Turn down to simmer.
  • Stirring occasionally and adding water as needed.
  • Let simmer an hour.
  • Serve Hot.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 68, Fat 3.4, SaturatedFat 1.3, Cholesterol 3.1, Sodium 11.9, Carbohydrate 9, Fiber 4, Sugar 2, Protein 2.1

OLD-FASHIONED GREEN BEANS



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Mom would prepare homegrown green beans using this recipe and, boy, did they ever taste good! The bacon provides rich flavor and the brown sugar a touch of sweetness. This is one irresistible side dish. -Willa Govoro, St. Clair, Missouri

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 30m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 4

6 bacon strips, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
2 pounds fresh green beans
3 tablespoons brown sugar
1/2 cup water

Steps:

  • In a large cast-iron or other heavy skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp, about 5 minutes. Add the beans, brown sugar and water. Stir gently; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer until beans are crisp-tender, 15 minutes. Remove to a serving bowl with a slotted spoon.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 145 calories, Fat 10g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 11mg cholesterol, Sodium 132mg sodium, Carbohydrate 12g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

SKILLET GREEN BEANS



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Skillet Green Beans is a staple side dish in the Columbus, Michigan home of Linda Sugars.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 10m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 medium onion, diced
1/4 cup stick margarine
2 packages (16 ounces each) frozen cut green beans, thawed
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/2 cup sour cream
Paprika, optional

Steps:

  • In a skillet, saute onion in margarine until tender. Add beans, salt and pepper. Cook until heated through. Serve with sour cream; sprinkle with paprika if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 105 calories, Fat 8g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 10mg cholesterol, Sodium 202mg sodium, Carbohydrate 6g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 1g protein.

Tips:

  • Choose fresh, tender green beans for the best flavor and texture.
  • Trim the beans by removing the ends and any tough strings.
  • Blanch the beans in boiling water for a few minutes to help them retain their color and crunch.
  • Use a large skillet so that the beans have plenty of room to cook evenly.
  • Cook the beans over medium-high heat, stirring frequently, until they are tender but still slightly crisp.
  • Season the beans with salt, pepper, and other herbs and spices to taste.
  • Serve the beans immediately as a side dish or main course.

Conclusion:

Great Grandma's Skillet Green Beans is a simple but flavorful dish that is perfect for any occasion. The beans are cooked in a skillet with butter, onion, and garlic until they are tender and slightly crisp. The addition of bacon, tomatoes, and seasonings adds a delicious smoky and savory flavor to the dish. Whether you are serving it as a side dish or a main course, Great Grandma's Skillet Green Beans is sure to be a hit with your family and friends.

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