The Best Canned Green Beans with Bacon and Onions

The Best Canned Green Beans with Bacon and Onions

This Canned Green Beans with Bacon and Onion Recipe is the ultimate stovetop or slow cooker side dish that’s sure to be a favorite at your dinner table! Whether you're cooking for a weeknight dinner or a holiday feast, this recipe has flavorful green beans with savory bacon and onions for a comforting, delicious side dish in no time!

Ingredients

  • cans green beans)

    (drained

    2
  • slices bacon)

    (chopped

    2
  • yellow onion)

    (cut into 1/2 inch pieces

    ½ c
  • garlic)

    (chopped

    ¼ tsp
  • olive oil
    2 tbsp
  • salt
    ½ tsp
  • ground black pepper
    ½ tsp
  • garlic powder
    ½ tsp
  • chicken stock
    1 c

Directions

Instructions:

  1. 1

    Heat a large skillet to medium and drizzle with olive oil.

  2. 2

    Add the bacon to the skillet and cook, stirring until brown and crispy. About 3 minutes.

  3. 3

    Add the chopped onions into the pan and cook, stirring occasionally, until the onions are soft. About 3 to 4 minutes.

  4. 4

    Add the chicken stock, green beans, and seasonings to the pan and stir until well blended.

  5. 5

    Reduce the heat to low, cover, and let simmer for 10 minutes.

  6. 6

    After 10 minutes, remove the lid, and give the green beans once last stir.

  7. 7

    Serve immediately or add the green beans to a slow cooker set on warm for up to 6 hours.

Slow cooker method:

  1. 1

    Cook the bacon in a skillet until crispy, then transfer to slow cooker.

  2. 2

    Add the cooked bacon, diced onions, garlic, salt, pepper, garlic power, and chicken stock to the low cooker.

  3. 3

    Cover and cook on low for 3-4 hours or on high for 1-2 hours.

The Best Canned Green Beans with Bacon and Onions

The Best Canned Green Beans with Bacon and Onions

95 cal

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About this Recipe

Craving a side dish that's both deeply comforting and incredibly easy to make? The Best Canned Green Beans with Bacon and Onions delivers savory flavor perfect for any meal, from a busy weeknight to a festive holiday gathering.

This ultimate side shines because it transforms simple pantry staples into something truly special. With just a minute of prep, you're on your way to a dish where tender green beans are infused with the irresistible flavors of crispy bacon and sweet, sautéed onions. It’s a guaranteed crowd-pleaser that minimizes effort for maximum taste.

Prepare for a harmonious blend of textures and tastes. You'll savor the tender bite of the green beans, perfectly seasoned with salt, pepper, and garlic powder, complemented by the savory crunch of bacon bits and the gentle sweetness of sautéed yellow onions. The hint of garlic and richness from chicken stock brings all these elements together into a truly comforting and flavorful experience. Despite its rich taste, this side offers just 95 calories per serving.

While the classic combination of bacon and onions is hard to beat, you can easily adapt this dish. For a lighter touch, you could use turkey bacon, or for a vegetarian option, simply omit the bacon and enhance the savory notes with a pinch more garlic powder or a dash of smoked paprika. If yellow onion isn't on hand, a sweet onion would also work beautifully. You can also experiment with different types of stock for varying depth of flavor.

This versatile green bean dish is ideal for rounding out any dinner table. Serve it alongside roasted chicken, a hearty pot roast, or as a welcome addition to your holiday spread. Its robust flavor profile makes it a satisfying complement to a wide array of main courses.

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