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Old Fashioned Green Beans with Bacon and Onion is the perfect garden recipe.  These green beans like Grandma used to make will take you straight back to your childhood.
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Old Fashioned Green Beans with Bacon and Onion - Green Beans Like Grandma Used to Make

Old Fashioned Green Beans with Bacon and Onion is the perfect garden recipe.  These green beans like Grandma used to make will take you straight back to your childhood. 
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time1 hour
Total Time1 hour 10 minutes
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Keyword: green beans like granma used to make, old fashioned green beans, old fashioned green beans with bacon and onion, southern green beans
Servings: 12 servings
Calories: 61kcal
Author: Barbara

Ingredients

  • 6 - 8 cups fresh green beans (washed, snapped and broken into bite-sized pieces)
  • 6 - 7 slices bacon, chopped
  • 1 Medium onion, chopped
  • 2 Tablespoons Better than Chicken Bouillon
  • 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • Water, to cover
  • 6 - 8 new potatoes (small) or 2 large new potatoes cut into smaller pieces

Instructions

  • In a large skillet, add bacon and cook over medium/low until fat starts to render, and the bottom of the pan is covered with grease.
    Old Fashioned Green Beans with Bacon and Onion is the perfect garden recipe.  These green beans like Grandma used to make will take you straight back to your childhood.
  • Add chopped onion, and sauté until onions are softened but not browned.
    Old Fashioned Green Beans with Bacon and Onion is the perfect garden recipe.  These green beans like Grandma used to make will take you straight back to your childhood.
  • To the skillet, add prepared green beans, new potatoes, Better than Chicken Bouillon, salt and pepper. Add just enough water to cover beans.
    Old Fashioned Green Beans with Bacon and Onion is the perfect garden recipe.  These green beans like Grandma used to make will take you straight back to your childhood.
  • Cook over medium heat heat until the green beans are to your desired texture, stirring occasionally. Do not let all the water evaporate, if it becomes too dry, add a little more water.
    Old Fashioned Green Beans with Bacon and Onion is the perfect garden recipe.  These green beans like Grandma used to make will take you straight back to your childhood.

Notes

  • Start with fresh green beans.
  • Add more bacon, if desired.
  • Substitute 2 cubes of chicken bouillon or 2 teaspoons of chicken bouillon for Better than Chicken Bouillon, if needed.
  • New potatoes can be omitted, if desired.
  • Southern green beans are done when they are cooked to your desired texture. My family likes them on the softer side, but you can eat them more firm, if desired.
  • Looking for a shortcut green bean recipe? Try these Slow Cooker Green Beans starting with canned green beans. 
  • The nutritional information below is auto-calculated and can vary depending on the products used. It should NOT be used for specific dietary needs.

Nutrition

Calories: 61kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 4mg | Sodium: 131mg | Potassium: 268mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 382IU | Vitamin C: 13mg | Calcium: 27mg | Iron: 1mg