Southern Green Beans
The best recipe for stewed green beans with tomatoes, featuring fresh green beans, bacon, onion, and canned fire-roasted tomatoes!
Servings: 6
Calories: 77kcal
Ingredients
- 2 slices thick-cut bacon, diced
- ½ yellow onion, cut into thin slices
- 1 (12 ounce) package fresh green beans, trimmed and cut in half
- 1 (15-ounce) can diced fire-roasted tomatoes, drained (optional)
- 3 ½ cups unsalted chicken broth
- 1 ¼ teaspoon Kosher salt
- ¾ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- Pinch red pepper flakes
Instructions
- Add the bacon to a large saucepan or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Sauté for about 3 minutes, then add the onion and continue to sauté. Stir often, for another 3-4 minutes or until the onion is translucent.
- Add the prepared green beans, along with the fire-roasted tomatoes.
- Stir in remaining ingredients and allow to come to a boil. Cover and reduce the heat to maintain a slow simmer. Simmer for 50 minutes, lifting the lid to stir occasionally. Serve and enjoy.
Nutrition
Calories: 77kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 7mg | Sodium: 619mg | Potassium: 155mg | Vitamin C: 0.7mg | Calcium: 8mg | Iron: 0.3mg