Yield: 4
Crock Pot Green Beans
This Crock Pot Green Beans recipe combines the smoky flavor of bacon with the freshness of green beans and the sweetness of onions, all cooked to savory perfection in a slow cooker.
Ingredients
- 8 slices bacon, chopped
- ½ cup diced yellow onion
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 1 pound fresh green beans, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1 ½ cups vegetable broth
- ¼ cup butter
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar, optional
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- Salt and pepper, to taste
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Instructions
- Cook the bacon until crispy in a skillet, then remove the bacon from the pan and set aside.
- Cook the onion and garlic in the bacon grease for 3 minutes, then add to the crockpot.
- Add all the remaining ingredients (except the bacon) to the slow cooker and cook on high for 2 1/2 hours.
- Add the bacon and continue cooking for another ½ hour, then serve!
Notes
Storing: Store these slow cooker green beans in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
Reheating: Reheat them in the microwave or on the stovetop over medium heat. You can also add them back to the crockpot and heat on high for 30 minutes, until warmed.
Freezing: You can easily freeze this dish for up to three months. Just cool them down and store in freezer bags or freezer-safe containers, for up to three months.
Trimming the Green Beans: Trim away any stems and tough ends – or, to save time, you can use pre-trimmed fresh green beans.
Canned Green Beans: Canned green beans work great in this recipe, too! The texture will be a little different, but still tasty! Use four cans of green beans, drained, and omit the broth. Since the green beans are already cooked, just cook the beans for 1.5 hours instead of 3.
Ham: This recipe would also be good with ham or sliced link sausage added! Just add the ham or sausage to the crockpot when you add the green beans.
Nutrition
Calories: 350kcal, Carbohydrates: 16g, Protein: 8g, Fat: 29g, Saturated Fat: 13g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g, Monounsaturated Fat: 11g, Trans Fat: 1g, Cholesterol: 60mg, Sodium: 799mg, Potassium: 405mg, Fiber: 3g, Sugar: 9g, Vitamin A: 1345IU, Vitamin C: 16mg, Calcium: 63mg, Iron: 2mg