Try this simple and tasty recipe for the Best Green Beans from Pioneer Woman.
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This is an excellent Green Bean recipe from Pioneer Woman, Ree Drummond. Serve at your next family or holiday get together. When cooking beans, the key is to not overcook them. These beans have incredible flavor and make the best accompaniment to any main meal!
Try these with Herb-Crusted Beef Roast with Horseradish-Chive Sauce, Grilled Chicken & Apple Cider Vinegar Marinade or Herbed Chicken & Potatoes.
The fiber content of green beans is very high, and it also provides some of your daily protein requirements. They also act as an easy source for acquiring vitamins like A, C, K, B6, and folic acid. In terms of minerals, green beans are a good source of calcium, silicon, iron, manganese, potassium, and copper. Read more about Health Benefits /strong>
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 30
- Total Time: 40
Ingredients
- 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 tablesalt, use 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon)
- Ground black pepper
Instructions
- 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.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6