Best 7 Green Beans With Bacon Onion Recipes

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**Savor the Goodness: Green Beans with Bacon, Onion, and Variations**

Indulge in the culinary delight of green beans prepared with savory bacon and aromatic onions. This classic combination is elevated with the addition of garlic, butter, and a hint of black pepper. As you read through this article, you'll discover not just one but a collection of delectable green bean recipes that cater to various preferences and dietary needs. From a traditional Southern-style preparation to a lighter, healthier version, these recipes offer a symphony of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. Prepare to embark on a culinary journey where green beans take center stage, accompanied by the irresistible aromas of bacon and onions.

**Recipes Included:**

* **Classic Green Beans with Bacon and Onion:** Experience the timeless combination of crisp green beans, smoky bacon, and caramelized onions, all sautéed in butter for a comforting and flavorful side dish.

* **Southern-Style Green Beans with Bacon and Onion:** Take a trip to the American South with this hearty rendition of green beans cooked with bacon, onion, garlic, and a hint of cayenne pepper, resulting in a dish that is both savory and slightly spicy.

* **Healthy Green Beans with Bacon and Onion:** Enjoy the goodness of green beans without compromising on taste. This recipe uses lean bacon, olive oil, and a touch of honey for a lighter yet equally flavorful experience.

* **Green Beans with Bacon, Onion, and Mushrooms:** Elevate your green bean dish with the addition of earthy mushrooms, sautéed together with bacon, onion, and garlic for a symphony of flavors and textures.

* **Green Beans with Bacon, Onion, and Tomatoes:** Introduce a pop of color and freshness with this recipe that combines green beans, bacon, onion, and juicy tomatoes, creating a vibrant and flavorful side dish.

Each recipe offers a unique twist on the classic green bean, bacon, and onion combination, ensuring that there's something for every palate and occasion. So, gather your ingredients, fire up your stove, and let's embark on a culinary adventure that celebrates the humble green bean.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

GREEN BEANS WITH BACON AND ONION



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Picky eaters in your family? Bacon-dressed beans will surely tempt them to eat their veggies.

Provided by Midwest Living

Categories     Food

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 5

4 slices bacon
1 pound fresh green beans, trimmed and or two 9-ounce packages frozen cut or French-cut green beans
¼ cup chopped onion
1 tablespoon butter
⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp, turning occasionally. Transfer bacon to paper towels to drain, reserving 1 tablespoon drippings in skillet. Crumble bacon; set aside.
  • Meanwhile, cook green beans, covered, in lightly salted boiling water for 5 minutes; drain. Place beans in a large bowl of ice water for 5 minutes. Drain well.
  • Add the partially cooked green beans, onion and butter to the reserved drippings in skillet. Cook and stir over medium-high heat about 5 minutes or until crisp-tender. Stir in reserved bacon and pepper before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 87 calories, Carbohydrate 6 g, Cholesterol 12 mg, Fat 6 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, Sodium 112 mg, Sugar 3 g

GREEN BEANS WITH BACON AND ONION



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"My green beans get a lift from bacon and onion," says Linda Rock, explaining how she accents a favorite everyday vegetable. A dash of nutmeg adds interest to the simple sauce. Linda fixes this much-requested side dish in her Stratford, Wisconsin kitchen.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 cups fresh or frozen cut green beans
2 bacon strips, diced
1/4 cup chopped onion
1/4 cup chopped green pepper
1-1/2 teaspoons all-purpose flour
1/2 cup fat-free milk
1/4 teaspoon salt
Dash white pepper
Dash ground nutmeg

Steps:

  • Place beans in a saucepan and cover with water; bring to a boil. Cook, uncovered, for 8-10 minutes or until tender. Meanwhile, in a nonstick skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp. Remove with a slotted spoon to paper towels. Drain, reserving 1 teaspoon drippings. In the drippings, saute onion and green pepper until tender., Drain beans; set aside. In a small bowl, combine flour and milk until smooth; stir into the onion mixture. Add salt, pepper and nutmeg. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Add the beans; heat through.

Nutrition Facts :

BACON-ONION GREEN BEANS



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I threw together this recipe to give some color to the dinner plate. I knew all my relatives liked green beans, so I added onion, bacon, toasted sesame seeds and a little vinegar for a nice tang. -Karen Darrell, Wood River, Illinois

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 25m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

6 bacon strips, chopped
1 medium onion, chopped
2 tablespoons cider vinegar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1-1/2 pounds fresh green beans, trimmed
1 tablespoon sesame seeds, toasted

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp, stirring occasionally. Remove with a slotted spoon; drain on paper towels. Pour off all but 1 tablespoon drippings. Saute onion in drippings until tender. Stir in vinegar, salt and pepper., Meanwhile, place beans in a large saucepan; add water to cover. Bring to a boil. Cook, covered, until crisp-tender, 4-7 minutes; drain., Place beans in a large bowl; toss with bacon and onion mixture. Sprinkle with sesame seeds.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 84 calories, Fat 5g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 8mg cholesterol, Sodium 191mg sodium, Carbohydrate 8g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

GREEN BEANS SLOW-COOKED WITH BACON AND ONIONS



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Provided by Tyler Florence

Categories     side-dish

Time 1h5m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
4 to 6 slices bacon, chopped
1 large onion, chopped
3 pounds fresh green beans
2 quarts chicken stock or water
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Heat a heavy bottomed pot over medium high heat. Add the olive oil, bacon, and onions and cook until the onion is soft, about 5 to 10 minutes. Stir in the green beans and chicken stock; season with salt and pepper. Reduce the heat to low, and cook the green beans until they are soft but not mushy, about 30 to 45 minutes. Taste and adjust seasoning.

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 BACON AND ONIONS



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Make and share this Green Beans With Bacon and Onions recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Diana Adcock

Categories     Pork

Time 1h

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

3 lbs fresh green beans, stem ends removed
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons butter
1 large onion, chopped
8 slices pepper bacon, chopped
2 quarts chicken stock
salt and pepper

Steps:

  • In a large heavy pot or Dutch Oven add the olive oil and butter.
  • Heat to medium high.
  • Add the onions and bacon.
  • Cook until the onions are soft and browning lightly, about 8 minutes.
  • Add the green beans and chicken stock.
  • Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low and simmer, stirring a few times until green beans are soft, about 30 minutes.
  • Your liquid should be cooked down, giving the green beans a "glazed" look, or coating if you will.
  • Salt and pepper to taste.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 408.2, Fat 26.1, SaturatedFat 8.7, Cholesterol 40.3, Sodium 750.9, Carbohydrate 30.2, Fiber 8.1, Sugar 9.3, Protein 16

GREEN BEANS WITH BACON & ONION



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My mom made them like this ... When I make them now as an adult, I could just eat THESE for dinner :) These are not fancy by any means. 3 ingredients . Mm! The only thing is, all ingredients are "to taste" I guess I have to give some kind of measurement as guidelines though, so I'll give it my best shot! ;-)

Provided by Marlene.

Categories     Pork

Time 20m

Yield 3 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 3

3 cups frozen green beans
3 slices bacon, fried and crumbled
1 small onion, diced

Steps:

  • Take scissors (I have a pair I use for food only) and cut up your bacon into a skillet.
  • Start frying over medium heat until you get some of the bacon grease"oozing" out.
  • Add diced onion.
  • Continue to cook until bacon is done.
  • Cook your green beans according to package directions.
  • When done, drain them and pour into a bowl.
  • Dump the fried bacon and onion (and grease) over the green beans.
  • Toss to coat.
  • Serve!
  • *I know, this sounds greasy, but when spread out over a good sized serving of green beans, it's really not that bad.
  • Also, I have used turkey bacon before and it works ok-- then you don't have the grease though, to fry up the onions--.

Tips:

  • Choose fresh, tender green beans: Look for beans that are bright green and snap easily when you bend them. Avoid beans that are limp or have brown spots.
  • Trim the green beans: Remove the ends of the green beans with a sharp knife. You can also remove the strings from the beans if desired.
  • Cook the green beans properly: Green beans can be cooked in a variety of ways, including boiling, steaming, and sautéing. Be careful not to overcook the beans, as they will become mushy.
  • Use high-quality bacon: The quality of the bacon you use will make a big difference in the flavor of the dish. Look for bacon that is thick-cut and has a good smoky flavor.
  • Cook the bacon until it is crispy: Crispy bacon adds a delicious texture and flavor to the dish. Cook the bacon over medium heat until it is browned and crispy.
  • Use a good onion: The type of onion you use will also affect the flavor of the dish. Yellow onions are a good all-purpose choice, but you can also use white onions or red onions.
  • Sauté the onion until it is soft: Sauté the onion in a little bit of olive oil until it is soft and translucent. This will help to bring out the flavor of the onion.
  • Add the green beans and cook until tender: Add the green beans to the pan with the bacon and onion and cook until the beans are tender. This will usually take about 5-7 minutes.
  • Season to taste: Season the dish with salt and pepper to taste. You can also add other seasonings, such as garlic powder or onion powder, if desired.

Conclusion:

Green beans with bacon and onion is a classic side dish that is easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser. With its simple ingredients and delicious flavor, this dish is sure to be a hit at your next gathering.

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