Best 6 Slow Cooked Country Green Beans Recipes

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Slow cooked country green beans are a hearty and flavorful dish that can warm you up on a cold night. This classic Southern dish is made with fresh green beans, tender onions, crisp bell peppers, and savory bacon, all simmered together in a rich broth until the beans are tender and the flavors have melded. Whether you serve them as a main course or a side dish, slow cooked country green beans are sure to be a hit with your family and friends.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

SLOW-COOKED GREEN BEANS



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I spent hours in search of sides for a cooking demo to present to women from my church. These easy green beans became my star attraction. -Alice White, Willow Spring, North Carolina

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 2h10m

Yield 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 5

16 cups frozen french-style green beans (about 48 ounces), thawed
1/2 cup butter, melted
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1-1/2 teaspoons garlic salt
3/4 teaspoon reduced-sodium soy sauce

Steps:

  • Place beans in a 5-qt. slow cooker. Mix remaining ingredients; pour over beans and toss to coat. Cook, covered, on low until heated through, 2-3 hours. Serve with a slotted spoon.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 143 calories, Fat 8g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 20mg cholesterol, Sodium 320mg sodium, Carbohydrate 17g carbohydrate (12g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 1g protein.

SLOW COOKER GREEN BEANS



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An easy way to make flavorful green beans with minimal effort.

Provided by JAYBUDDER

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Green Beans

Time 2h5m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 (16 ounce) package frozen green beans
½ cup frozen bell pepper and onion mix
¼ cup real bacon bits
garlic salt to taste
ground black pepper to taste
1 stick butter, cut into chunks

Steps:

  • Place green beans, pepper and onion mix, and bacon bits in a slow cooker. Season with garlic salt and pepper and top with butter chunks. Cook on high until heated through, 2 to 3 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 179.1 calories, Carbohydrate 5.4 g, Cholesterol 44 mg, Fat 16.3 g, Fiber 2.1 g, Protein 3.2 g, SaturatedFat 10.1 g, Sodium 311.4 mg, Sugar 2 g

COUNTRY GREEN BEANS



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This deliciously different way to dress up green beans is sure to become a family favorite at your house, too. The garlic, chopped ham and onion blend so well with the beans. It's a beautiful and tasty side dish that has real country appeal. -Linda Gaido, New Brighton, Pennsylvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 pound fresh green beans, trimmed
1/4 cup chopped onion
1/4 cup cubed fully cooked ham
1/4 cup butter, cubed
1/4 cup water
1 garlic clove, minced
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, combine all ingredients. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 8-10 minutes or until beans are crisp-tender. Drain if necessary.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 151 calories, Fat 12g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 35mg cholesterol, Sodium 529mg sodium, Carbohydrate 9g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

SLOW-COOKED GREEN BEANS



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Why take something that normally takes 5 minutes to cook and cook it for 2 hours? Because it produces one of the most delicious things you'll ever taste. There's going to be a lot of juice, and that's what you dip your corn bread into.

Provided by Chef John

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Green Beans

Time 2h25m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 8

6 slices bacon, sliced crosswise into 1/2-inch pieces
1 onion, sliced lengthwise
3 cloves garlic, minced
¼ cup tomato sauce
2 pounds fresh green beans, trimmed
3 cups chicken broth
salt and ground black pepper to taste
1 pinch cayenne pepper, or to taste

Steps:

  • Place saucepan over medium heat; cook and stir bacon in the hot pan until almost crisp, about 6 minutes. Add onion; cook until browned bits of food on the bottom of the pan have dissolved in the onion's juices and onion is soft and golden brown, about 5 minutes. Stir in garlic and tomato sauce. Cook until garlic has softened, about 1 more minute.
  • Place green beans into a skillet and pour in chicken broth. Raise heat to high, add salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper to beans, and bring to a simmer. Beans will begin to soften. Turn heat to medium-low and simmer for 1 1/2 hours. Stir occasionally. Add more broth or water if mixture seems dry.
  • Adjust levels of salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper to taste. Cook until beans are soft and tender, about 30 more minutes. Transfer beans and some of the pan juices to a deep serving platter.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 123.9 calories, Carbohydrate 16 g, Cholesterol 12.6 mg, Fat 4.3 g, Fiber 6 g, Protein 7.3 g, SaturatedFat 1.3 g, Sodium 781.9 mg, Sugar 4.6 g

COUNTRY GREEN BEANS WITH BACON



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Slow cooked and delicious. Can be made with either canned or fresh green beans with fantastic results. Tastes best with some of the juice accompanying the beans.

Provided by chefdonatella

Categories     Vegetable

Time 1h10m

Yield 2-3 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 (14 1/2 ounce) cans green beans (with juice, or 1 lb fresh green beans with enough water to just cover)
2 -4 slices bacon, ripped into natural pieces
1/2 tablespoon pepper sauce (Texas Pete, tabasco vinegar)
1/2-1 tablespoon salt (or to desired taste)
1/2 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
1/4 cup white onion (optional)

Steps:

  • Grab a good sized pot.
  • Set the heat on the stove to medium high.
  • Cook the bacon in the pot until brown, but not crunchy (include onion in this step cooked until translucent if desired).
  • Add canned beans with juice to pot, making sure to stir the bacon and its juices into liquid.
  • Add pepper sauce, salt, and pepper to pot.
  • Leave on medium-high heat, uncovered, until beans and liquid come to a slight boil.
  • When a boil is achieved, stir, turn the heat down to medium-low and cover (adjust the heat so the beans are just about boiling with the cover on but not boiling out of the pot).
  • Cook for 1 hour, stirring every 10-20 minutes.
  • Add more spices if desired (take a taste test every now and then).
  • For fresh beans, before cooking as directed above, boil beans in enough water to cover + 1 teaspoon salt for 5 minutes (I feel this helps get rid of the strange taste some fresh green beans have).
  • Drain.
  • Add fresh green beans to recipe as indicated, but add enough water to cover once more.

SLOW COOKER GREEN BEANS



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Want the taste of green beans canned from a garden, but aren't able to can? This is a wonderful substitute. I learned this technique from a good friend. Put it in the crockpot on low before you head to church, put a roast or chicken in another crockpot, and come home to a wonderful, warm Sunday dinner!

Provided by thedixongang

Categories     Beans

Time 4h20m

Yield 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

fat, back (approx 1/2 in. slice. Not too much!) or salt pork (approx 1/2 in. slice. Not too much!)
3/4 cup water
salt
pepper
dried onion flakes (optional)

Steps:

  • Pour green beans into slow cooker, do NOT drain.
  • Add 3/4 cup of water.
  • Add salt, pepper, minced onion or onion powder as desired (remember: salt pork will add more salt to the dish, and the beans have salt already, so don't over do it! You can always add more salt before serving or at the table.).
  • Add a 1/2 inch slice of salt pork (I keep mine in the freezer to use as needed).
  • Preferred method: If you have time, put the crock on high & allow the beans to come to a good simmer, then reduce heat to low for 3-4 hours. If you don't have time to let them come to a simmer on high, cook them on low for about 5 hours.

Tips:

  • Choose fresh, tender green beans: Look for beans that are bright green in color and have no blemishes. Avoid beans that are limp or have brown spots.
  • Trim the green beans: Cut off the ends of the green beans, where the stem was attached. You can also remove the strings from the beans if you want, but this is not necessary.
  • Soak the green beans (optional): Soaking the green beans in cold water for 30 minutes before cooking can help to reduce the cooking time and make them more tender.
  • Use a slow cooker: A slow cooker is a great way to cook green beans because it allows you to set it and forget it. The beans will cook slowly and evenly, resulting in a tender and flavorful dish.
  • Season the green beans: You can season the green beans with a variety of herbs and spices, such as salt, pepper, garlic, onion, paprika, or thyme. You can also add other ingredients to the slow cooker, such as bacon, ham, or sausage.
  • Cook the green beans on low heat: Cook the green beans on low heat for 6-8 hours, or until they are tender. You can also cook them on high heat for 3-4 hours, but be sure to check them more often to prevent them from overcooking.
  • Serve the green beans: Serve the green beans immediately after cooking. You can garnish them with fresh herbs, such as parsley or cilantro, or a dollop of sour cream.

Conclusion:

Slow-cooked country green beans are a delicious and easy-to-make side dish that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. With just a few simple ingredients and a slow cooker, you can create a dish that is both flavorful and nutritious. So next time you're looking for a healthy and satisfying side dish, give slow-cooked country green beans a try.

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