Best 14 Stewed Green Beans With Bacon Recipes

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Looking to enjoy a mouthwatering and hearty dish bursting with flavor? Look no further! Discover the secrets to cooking "Stewed Green Beans with Bacon," a classic Southern comfort food that will tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving more. This delectable dish, with its tender green beans, smoky bacon, and aromatic herbs, is a testament to the harmonious blend of flavors that home cooking offers. Whether you're a seasoned cook or a beginner eager to try something new, this article will equip you with the knowledge and guidance needed to craft this culinary masterpiece in your kitchen.

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

GREEN BEANS AND BACON



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Provided by Patrick and Gina Neely : Food Network

Categories     side-dish

Time 35m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 1/2 pounds green beans, trimmed
Kosher salt
1/2 pound bacon, roughly chopped
1 small yellow onion, finely chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1/2 cup chopped toasted pecans
Juice of 1/2 lemon
Freshly ground pepper

Steps:

  • Toss the green beans into a large pot of boiling salted water and cook until bright green in color and crisp-tender, about 5 minutes. Drain the beans and shock in a large bowl of ice water to stop the cooking. Drain the beans again and pat dry.
  • Cook the bacon in a large, heavy saute pan until crisp, about 5 minutes. Remove the bacon to a paper towel-lined plate to drain. Spoon off the excess bacon grease, leaving 2 tablespoons in the pan. Add the onion to the pan and saute until soft and very tender, 4 to 5 minutes. Sprinkle in the garlic and red pepper flakes and saute until just fragrant, about 1 more minute. Add the reserved green beans and the pecans and cook until heated through, 5 to 6 minutes more. Return the bacon to the pan, pour in the lemon juice and toss. Season with salt and pepper.

QUICK GREEN BEANS WITH BACON



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Green beans with bacon and onions makes such an easy side dish. Fresh beans lend a crisp, bright flavor to any meal. They're best when served hot. -Mari Anne Warren, Milton, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 25m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 5

8 cups fresh green beans, trimmed
4 bacon strips, chopped
1/2 cup chopped onion
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • Place beans in a large saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a boil. Cook, uncovered, until beans are crisp-tender, 8-10 minutes; drain. In a large skillet, cook bacon and onion over medium heat until bacon is crisp and onion is tender, stirring occasionally, 3-5 minutes., Add beans to bacon mixture. Sprinkle with salt and pepper; toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 62 calories, Fat 2g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 6mg cholesterol, Sodium 177mg sodium, Carbohydrate 8g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 4g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

STEWED GREEN BEANS WITH BACON



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The bacon gives a nice bite to this side dish of green beans.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Meat & Poultry     Pork Recipes

Time 1h15m

Number Of Ingredients 4

6 slices bacon, thinly sliced crosswise
2 1/2 pounds green beans (stem ends removed), cut into 1-inch lengths
1 can (14.5 ounces) reduced-sodium chicken broth
Coarse salt and ground pepper

Steps:

  • In a 5-quart Dutch oven or heavy pot, cook bacon over medium, until browned, 10 to 12 minutes.
  • Add green beans, broth, and 2 cups water; season with salt and pepper. Bring to a boil; reduce to a simmer, and cook until green beans are very tender, about 1 hour. Season with salt and pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 88 g, Fat 3 g, Fiber 4 g, Protein 6 g

GREEN BEANS WITH STEWED TOMATOES & BACON



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A flavorful side dish with green beans, sautéed onion, tomatoes and bits of bacon. There is a hint of sweetness due to the sugar that is used to make Stewed Tomatoes.

Provided by CookinDiva

Categories     Vegetable

Time 40m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

3 (15 ounce) cans French style green beans, well drained
4 slices bacon
2 (14 ounce) cans stewed tomatoes
1 onion, chopped
1/8 teaspoon salt
1 dash fresh ground pepper

Steps:

  • Cut bacon into small pieces. Sauté bacon in skillet until crisp; remove bacon and place on paper towels. Leave 1 T. bacon fat in sauté pan.
  • Chop onion and sauté over low heat in reserved 1 T. bacon fat. Salt the onion (brings out the moisture) and cook about 5-8 minutes until onion is soft and translucent.
  • Place tomatoes and their juices in a large pot - break up large pieces of tomato. Add drained green beans and sautéed onions. Cover and simmer 20 minutes. Add crumbled bacon and fresh ground pepper; stir and serve.
  • Hint - if you don't have Stewed Tomatoes, you can use Petite Diced Tomatoes, Italian Style, and add 1-2 t. sugar.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 130.2, Fat 5.6, SaturatedFat 1.8, Cholesterol 7.7, Sodium 758.6, Carbohydrate 18.4, Fiber 6, Sugar 7.3, Protein 4.8

GREEN BEANS WITH BACON



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A green bean recipe with bacon that my kids love.

Provided by Susan Prestel

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Green Beans

Time 45m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 7

3 teaspoons olive oil
1 teaspoon minced garlic
2 ½ cups fresh green beans, trimmed
1 tablespoon brown sugar
sea salt to taste
3 slices smoked bacon, cut into small strips, or to taste
4 tablespoons chicken broth, or more as needed

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a skillet over low heat. Add garlic and cook for 30 seconds. Stir in green beans and brown sugar, and season with sea salt. Add bacon, increase heat to medium, and stir.
  • Pour chicken broth into the pan, cover, and let simmer for 10 minutes. Stir, adding more broth if needed. Cover and cook for another 10 minutes. Stir, uncover, and simmer over low heat until liquid evaporates, about 10 minutes more. Serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 104.2 calories, Carbohydrate 8.6 g, Cholesterol 7.7 mg, Fat 6.5 g, Fiber 2.4 g, Protein 3.9 g, SaturatedFat 1.4 g, Sodium 301.2 mg, Sugar 4.3 g

GREEN BEANS WITH WARM BACON DRESSING



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Provided by Martina McBride

Categories     side-dish

Time 30m

Yield 5 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 1/2 pounds green beans, trimmed
1/4 pound smoked bacon, chopped (about 3 slices)
1/4 cup chopped shallots (about 2 shallots)
1 garlic clove, chopped
2 tablespoons sherry wine vinegar
1 1/2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
1/2 teaspoon dry mustard
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
Kosher salt
1/2 cup crumbled soft fresh goat cheese
1/4 cup dried sweetened cranberries

Steps:

  • Cook the beans in a large pot of boiling water until tender-crisp, about 5 minutes. Drain. Pat dry. Place the beans in a large bowl.
  • Cook the bacon in a skillet, and transfer to drain, reserving the drippings in the skillet. Add the shallots and garlic to the drippings. Saute over medium, 1 minute or just until soft. Add the vinegar, Dijon and dry mustard. Whisk, stirring to loosen the browned bits in the bottom of the skillet. Remove from the heat and slowly whisk in the olive oil.
  • Toss the beans with the warm dressing. Season with salt. Arrange on a serving platter. Sprinkle with the reserved bacon, goat cheese and dried cranberries. Serve immediately.

BACON BRAISED GREEN BEANS



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Excerpted from Emeril Lagasse's book, Emeril 20-40-60 (HarperStudio)

Provided by Emeril Lagasse

Categories     side-dish

Time 32m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 tablespoon olive oil
6 slices bacon, diced
1 cup thinly sliced onion
2 tablespoons sliced garlic
2 pounds green beans, rinsed, ends trimmed
1 cup chicken stock, canned low-sodium chicken broth or water
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Set a Dutch oven over medium heat and add the olive oil. Once the oil is hot, add the bacon and cook, stirring occasionally, until it is well browned, about 5 minutes. Add the onion and garlic and cook, stirring occasionally, until the onions are translucent, 3 to 4 minutes. Add the green beans and toss to combine with the bacon and onions.
  • Increase the heat to medium high and add the chicken stock. As soon as the stock begins to boil, place the lid on the pan and cook the beans for about 6 minutes. Remove the lid, season the beans with the salt and pepper, and toss well. Replace the lid and cook until the beans are tender, 1 or 2 minutes longer.
  • Remove from the heat and transfer the beans to a serving dish or small platter.

STEWED GREEN BEANS



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Provided by Jeff Mauro, host of Sandwich King

Categories     side-dish

Time 4h10m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 pounds fresh green beans, stems removed and halved
1 pound smoked ham hocks (about 2 whole), or 1 smoked turkey leg
4 cups chicken stock
2 red bell peppers, sliced
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • In a slow cooker, combine the green beans, ham hocks, stock and bell peppers. Cook on high, 3 to 4 hours.
  • Once the beans are super tender and the ham hocks are falling apart, you are ready to go. Pull the ham hocks out and set aside to cool. Once you can handle them, shred every ounce of meat you can find, and then toss the meat with the beans and peppers. Season and serve!

STEWED GREEN BEANS



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My husband made up this recipe and to my surprise it was very delicious. We have this side dish about once a week. Give it a try I am a very picky eater, compared to most. We tried it with an orange pepper once as we didn't have a green pepper and it just wasn't the same, so I would recommend using the green pepper. Enjoy!!!

Provided by Gruenes

Categories     Beans

Time 30m

Yield 4-5 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 teaspoon olive oil
1/2 small onion, sliced
1 garlic clove, sliced
1/2 green pepper, sliced
15 ounces green beans
15 ounces stewed tomatoes
salt & pepper (to taste)

Steps:

  • Sautee olive oil, onion, & garlic.
  • Add green pepper and stewed tomatoes.
  • Lastly add the green beans, salt & pepper.

GREEN BEANS WITH BACON DRESSING



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This recipe is always a great hit. It's my teenage son's favorite.

Provided by Donna

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Green Beans

Time 30m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 7

6 slices bacon
2 eggs, well beaten
⅓ cup vinegar
½ cup water
3 tablespoons white sugar
¼ teaspoon salt
2 (15 ounce) cans green beans

Steps:

  • Place bacon in a large, deep skillet. Cook over medium high heat until evenly brown. Drain, reserving drippings, crumble and set aside.
  • In a medium bowl beat together the eggs, vinegar, water, sugar and salt. Cook in the bacon drippings over low heat, stirring constantly.
  • Heat green beans in a saucepan over medium heat. Drain and transfer to a serving dish. Pour hot dressing mixture over beans and sprinkle crumbled bacon on top.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 149.9 calories, Carbohydrate 8.4 g, Cholesterol 60.8 mg, Fat 10.7 g, Fiber 1.8 g, Protein 4.9 g, SaturatedFat 3.5 g, Sodium 562.6 mg, Sugar 6.5 g

GREEN BEANS AND PEARS WITH BACON



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This recipe comes from Hamburg, Germany where it's called 'Bohnen und Birnen mit Speck.' It's a delicious variation of a traditional dish.

Provided by MARILYN PERZIK

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Green Beans

Time 55m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 5

½ pound thick sliced bacon, cut into 1 inch pieces
1 pound fresh green beans, trimmed and cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces
3 Bosc pears, cored and cut into quarters
1 quart water
salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Cook the bacon in a large, deep skillet over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally, until partially cooked but not brown, 5 to 6 minutes; drain on paper towels.
  • Combine the drained bacon, green beans, and pears in a large saucepan; pour enough water over the mixture to cover. Bring to a boil; reduce the heat to low and simmer until cooked and tender, about 30 minutes.
  • Remove from the pan to a serving dish with a slotted spoon, draining excess water. Season with salt and pepper to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 207.5 calories, Carbohydrate 27.6 g, Cholesterol 20.4 mg, Fat 8 g, Fiber 7.7 g, Protein 9.4 g, SaturatedFat 2.6 g, Sodium 442.5 mg, Sugar 13.8 g

SAUTEED GREEN BEANS WITH BACON AND ALMONDS



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Sauteed green beans with bacon and slivered almonds. I made this as a side for Easter dinner this year and everyone raved!

Provided by Lizzie Qualls McCrory

Categories     Green Bean Side Dishes

Time 30m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 4

5 slices bacon
½ cup slivered almonds
1 (16 ounce) package frozen cut green beans
¼ cup butter

Steps:

  • Place bacon in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook until browned on one side, then turn over to cook on the other side. Add the almonds to the skillet at this time, and cook, stirring until light golden brown.
  • Remove the bacon from the skillet, leaving the bacon drippings. Crumble or chop bacon, and return to the skillet. Melt the butter in with the drippings. Add the green beans; cook and stir until tender, about 8 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 201.9 calories, Carbohydrate 7.3 g, Cholesterol 28.8 mg, Fat 16.9 g, Fiber 3.3 g, Protein 6.4 g, SaturatedFat 6.4 g, Sodium 231.7 mg, Sugar 2.5 g

QUICK-BRAISED GREENS AND BEANS WITH BACON



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These stewed greens develop deep flavor thanks to a quick onion-garlic broth and bacon, used two ways. Sliced bacon is cooked until tender, blending in but imparting its smoky, porky essence, while crisp bacon morsels are sprinkled on top for a salty, crunchy hit. This 30-minute dish is great spooned over rice or polenta, or alongside buttery cornbread for a hearty weeknight meal, but you could also top it with an egg to bring it into brunch territory.

Provided by Genevieve Ko

Categories     vegetables, side dish

Time 30m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 bunches dark and sturdy leafy greens, like collards, kale or mustard greens (about 1 pound)
4 bacon slices
1 large red onion (about 1 pound), finely chopped
Kosher salt and black pepper
6 garlic cloves, sliced
1 teaspoon dried sage
1 cup chicken or vegetable stock
2 (15-ounce) cans red kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1 teaspoon hot sauce, plus more for serving

Steps:

  • Prepare the greens: Cut the tough stems out of the greens and discard. Stack the leaves, roll tightly crosswise and slice into 3/4-inch-wide ribbons. Transfer to a large bowl, cover with cold water and swish to remove grit. Transfer greens to a colander, cleaning them a second time if the water remaining in the bowl is visibly dirty.
  • Cook 2 bacon slices in a large Dutch oven or other heavy pot over medium heat, turning occasionally, until browned and crisp, about 6 minutes. Transfer the cooked bacon to a paper towel-lined plate. Meanwhile, cut the remaining 2 bacon slices crosswise into 1/4-inch-wide strips.
  • Add the 1/4-inch bacon strips to the hot bacon fat and cook, stirring, until the fat in the bacon strips starts to render, about 1 minute. Add the onion and a pinch each of salt and pepper and cook, stirring often, until golden brown around the edges, about 3 minutes. Add the garlic and sage and cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 1 minute.
  • Stir in the stock, scraping up any browned bits on the bottom of the pot. Cover, reduce the heat to low and simmer, 5 minutes.
  • Increase the heat to medium, add the greens, season with salt and pepper and stir until just wilted, about 2 minutes. Cover and cook until tender with a little bite, about 3 minutes.
  • Uncover and add the beans and hot sauce. Stir until the beans are heated through, 2 to 3 minutes. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Divide among serving dishes and crumble the cooked bacon slices on top. Serve with more hot sauce.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 326, UnsaturatedFat 5 grams, Carbohydrate 44 grams, Fat 10 grams, Fiber 12 grams, Protein 18 grams, SaturatedFat 3 grams, Sodium 831 milligrams, Sugar 10 grams, TransFat 0 grams

GREEN BEAN AND BACON SAUTE



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This delicious vegetable side to any meal is easy to prepare and loved by everyone who has tried it.

Provided by Cheryl Leiser Harding

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Green Beans

Time 20m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 5

10 slices bacon, diced
1 tablespoon crushed garlic
½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
2 (10 ounce) packages frozen whole green beans
salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Cook bacon in a large skillet set over medium-high heat until crisp. Use a slotted spoon to remove bacon pieces and drain them on a paper towel-lined plate. Pour off excess grease from the skillet, leaving about 2 tablespoons in the pan.
  • Add the garlic and red pepper flakes to the bacon grease and cook over medium-high heat until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add green beans and season with salt and pepper. Cook and stir until beans are tender but still a little crunchy, about 10 minutes. Return bacon to the pan and toss with the beans before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 83.3 calories, Carbohydrate 4.8 g, Cholesterol 12.7 mg, Fat 5 g, Fiber 1.7 g, Protein 5.4 g, SaturatedFat 1.6 g, Sodium 268.6 mg, Sugar 2.2 g

Tips:

  • For a crisper texture, blanch the green beans before stewing them. To blanch, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the green beans and cook for 1-2 minutes, or until they are bright green. Immediately transfer the green beans to a bowl of ice water to stop the cooking process. Drain the green beans and set aside.
  • If you don't have bacon, you can use salt pork or ham hocks instead. Just be sure to rinse them well before cooking.
  • Add other vegetables to the stew, such as potatoes, carrots, or onions.
  • For a thicker stew, mash some of the green beans before adding them to the pot.
  • Season the stew to taste with salt, pepper, and other spices.

Conclusion:

Stewed green beans with bacon is a classic Southern dish that is easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser. With its simple ingredients and hearty flavor, this stew is sure to become a favorite in your household. So next time you're looking for a comforting and delicious meal, give this recipe a try.

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