Description
This hearty Green Beans with Potatoes dish is a comforting blend of fresh green beans, tender potatoes, and smoky bacon, simmered in a savory broth. Perfect for a family meal or a budget-friendly side dish!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 slices thick-cut hickory-smoked bacon, chopped (or use smoked sausage)
- 1 cup sliced yellow onion
- 2 teaspoons minced garlic
- 4 cups low-sodium beef broth
- 1 pound fresh green beans, cut into 2-inch pieces
- 1 tablespoon hot sauce
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 4 medium red potatoes, quartered
- Garnish: ground black pepper
Instructions
- Cook Bacon: In a medium Dutch oven, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp, about 10 minutes. Remove bacon using a slotted spoon and let drain on paper towels, reserving drippings in the pot.
- Sauté Onion and Garlic: In the same pot, cook onion and garlic over medium heat, stirring frequently, until softened, about 2 minutes.
- Add Ingredients: Add bacon, beef broth, green beans, hot sauce, salt, and peppers. Bring to a boil; reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer, stirring occasionally, until green beans are tender and wilted, about 45 minutes.
- Cook Potatoes: Increase heat to medium, add potatoes, and cook uncovered until potatoes are tender, about 25 minutes. Garnish with additional ground black pepper if desired.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add a few whole canned tomatoes during cooking.
- Feel free to adjust the hot sauce to your taste for spiciness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 10 minutes