Green Beans with Bacon, Onions, and Tomatoes

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  • Prep Time

    10 mins

  • Cook Time

    1 hr

  • Total Time

    1 hr 10 mins

  • Servings

    8 servings

  • Calories

    142 kcal

  • Course

    Side Dish

  • Cuisine

    American

Green Beans with Bacon, Onions, and Tomatoes

These green beans are always a hit at every holiday. They're simple to make and a staple favorite.

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Ingredients

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  • 8 lices Bacon
  • 1 small onion diced
  • 2 1/2 cups chicken broth divided
  • 56 ounces canned green beans drained
  • 14 ounces canned diced tomatoes drained
  • salt and pepper to taste
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Instructions

  1. Chop the bacon into 1/2 inch pieces and place in a large, hot skillet over medium heat. Fry until just starting to brown. Do not drain the grease.
  2. Stir in the onions and continue cooking for about 5 minutes, until the onions become translucent and begin to soften.
  3. Pour 1/2 cup of chicken broth into the pan and use a wooden spoon to scrape the bottom of the pan, releasing any browned bits from the pan.
  4. Add the green beans and remaining 2 cups of chicken broth to the pan. Season lightly with a small pinch of salt.
  5. Bring the liquid to a boil, reduce the heat to a simmer, and cook for 45 minutes, stirring in water or additional chicken broth as needed to keep the pan from getting completely dry.
  6. Stir in the canned tomatoes and cook for an additional 15 minutes or until most of the liquid has evaporated and the beans are very tender and nearly fallling apart.
  7. Add salt and pepper, to taste.

Notes

  • We like to joke that these green beans have been cooked until there are no nutrients left in them. They are super tender and nearly falling apart by the time they are done. If you prefer more firm green beans, you can cook for less time at a higher heat to evaporate the liquid. The liquid boiling out helps infuse the green beans with flavor. 
  • Season these lightly in the beginning as the salt does intensify as the chicken broth boils out. It's easier to add more salt at the end than to try to fix green beans that end up too salty. 
  • You can skip the canned tomatoes entirely or use fresh tomatoes if you prefer. 

Nutrition Information

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Serving 8 Calories 142kcal (7%) Carbohydrates 16g (5%) Protein 6g (12%) Fat 7g (11%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Cholesterol 10mg (3%) Sodium 192mg (8%) Potassium 557mg (16%) Fiber 6g (24%) Sugar 8g (16%) Vitamin A 1425IU (29%) Vitamin C 29.5mg (33%) Calcium 91mg (9%) Iron 2.6mg (14%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 142 kcal

% Daily Value*

Serving 8
Calories 142kcal 7%
Carbohydrates 16g 5%
Protein 6g 12%
Fat 7g 11%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Cholesterol 10mg 3%
Sodium 192mg 8%
Potassium 557mg 12%
Fiber 6g 24%
Sugar 8g 16%
Vitamin A 1425IU 29%
Vitamin C 29.5mg 33%
Calcium 91mg 9%
Iron 2.6mg 14%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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