Vintage Green Beans

A classic, easy vintage green bean recipe cooked low and slow with crispy bacon, savory onions, and a touch of butter for the ultimate old-fashioned comfort food side dish.

Prep : 10 Total : 25 minutes

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Ingredients

Main Ingredients

2 lbs fresh green beans washed and trimmed
4 slices thick-cut bacon chopped
1 medium yellow onion finely chopped
2 cups chicken broth
1 teaspoon kosher salt
0.5 teaspoon black pepper
2 tablespoons unsalted butter

Instructions

Preparation Steps

In a large Dutch oven or heavy-bottomed pot, cook the chopped bacon over medium heat until crispy, about 5 to 7 minutes.
Add the finely chopped onion to the pot with the bacon and bacon grease. Sauté for 3 to 4 minutes until the onion is softened and translucent.
Add the trimmed green beans to the pot and stir to coat them in the bacon and onion mixture.
Pour in the chicken broth, salt, and black pepper. Bring the liquid to a boil.
Reduce the heat to low, cover the pot, and simmer for 30 to 40 minutes, or until the green beans reach your desired level of tenderness.
Stir in the butter until melted. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary, then serve warm.

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