My Nana’s Famous Green Beans (Print)
Green beans slow simmered with bacon, onion, and broth for a savory, comforting side at any meal.
# Ingredients:
→ Main Ingredients
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900 g fresh green beans, rinsed and trimmed
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120 g yellow onion, diced
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8 slices streaky bacon, cut into small pieces
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360 ml chicken broth or water
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Black pepper, to taste
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Salt, to taste
# Steps:
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Cut streaky bacon into small pieces and cook over medium heat in a heavy-bottomed 3-litre saucepan until the fat is fully rendered and the bacon is crisp.
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Add diced yellow onion to the saucepan and sauté with the bacon until onions become translucent.
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Add the green beans and a generous pinch of black pepper. Stir to coat the beans evenly in the rendered bacon fat.
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Pour in chicken broth or water. Reduce heat to low, cover, and cook for at least 30 minutes, up to 2 hours, stirring occasionally to prevent scorching and ensure even cooking. Check that there is always liquid in the saucepan.
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Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper if desired. Serve hot.
# Additional Notes:
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Allow the beans to simmer longer for a softer texture and deeper flavour. Stir occasionally to ensure even cooking and prevent burning.