THE BEST GREEN BEANS EVER

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Ree Drummond's Best Green Beans Ever recipe, from The Pioneer Woman on Food Network, starts with bacon grease and gains even more flavor from chicken stock.

Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network

Categories     side-dish

Time 40m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 pound green beans
2 tablespoons bacon grease (can substitute 2 tablespoons butter)
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 large onion, chopped
1 cup chicken broth, plus more if needed
1/2 cup chopped red bell pepper
1/2 to 1 teaspoon kosher salt (can substitute regular table salt, use 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon)
Ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Snap the stem ends of the green beans, or cut them off in a big bunch with a knife if you'd prefer.
  • Melt the bacon grease in a skillet over medium-low heat. Add the garlic and onions and cook for a minute. Then add the green beans and cook until the beans turn bright green, about a minute. Add the chicken broth, chopped red pepper, salt and pepper to taste. Turn the heat to low and cover the skillet with a lid, leaving the lid cracked to allow steam to escape. Cook until the liquid evaporates and the beans are fairly soft, yet still a bit crisp, 20 to 30 minutes. You can add more chicken broth during the cooking process, but don't be afraid to let it all cook away so the onions and peppers can start to caramelize.

Dorothy Smikle
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These green beans are the best! I highly recommend them.


Nimraj Bhusal
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I've made these green beans for parties, potlucks, and even Thanksgiving dinner. They're always a crowd-pleaser.


Faisal Khan niazi
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These green beans are a lifesaver. They're so easy to make and they're always a hit.


Lucy Atieno
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I'm so happy I found this recipe. I've been looking for a good green bean recipe for years.


Breightlen Fuller
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These green beans are so good, I could eat them every day!


Nasiba Karim
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I've even used this recipe to make green bean casserole. It's a great way to lighten up the classic dish.


Joseph Loitrat
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These green beans are a great way to use up leftover vegetables. I often add chopped carrots, celery, or onions.


Claudi Corriolan
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I love that this recipe is so versatile. You can add any seasonings or vegetables that you like.


Sangeen Khan
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These green beans are the perfect healthy side dish. They're low in calories and fat, and they're packed with nutrients.


J Step
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I'm so glad I found this recipe. These green beans are a game-changer.


Daniel Mayomi
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These green beans are so flavorful and delicious! I love the combination of garlic and lemon.


Sandra Lisey
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I've made these green beans several times and they're always a hit. They're a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.


joshua nwokpoku
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I love that this recipe uses fresh green beans. It makes such a difference in the flavor.


Vincent Milito
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These green beans are the perfect side dish for any meal. They're healthy, delicious, and easy to make.


Diekola Dolapo
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I've tried many green bean recipes, but this one is by far the best. The beans are cooked perfectly and the flavor is amazing.


Charles Izibegilimini
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These green beans are so easy to make and they're so good! I love the crispy texture.


Murtaza Chandio
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I'm not usually a fan of green beans, but these were delicious! I'll definitely be making them again.


Abdul Halim
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I made these green beans for my family last night and they were a hit! Everyone loved them.


Mohammed Shah
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These green beans are the best I've ever had! They're so flavorful and crispy.