Grandma Mac's Green Beans

This recipe for Grandma Mac's green beans produces tender green beans flavored with onion and peppered bacon. Make extra, as it reheats well!

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 60 mins
• Total Time: 1 hr 10 mins
• Calories: 213 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon white sugar
• water as needed
• 1 medium onion, sliced
• 4 cups fresh green beans, trimmed
• 0.5 teaspoon seasoned salt
• 0.25 pound peppered bacon, chopped

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Place bacon in a large pot and cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, for 5 minutes. Add onion; cook until bacon just starts to brown a bit, 4 to 5 minutes. Add green beans and stir until coated in bacon grease. Add sugar, salt, seasoned salt, and just enough water to cover. Bring to a boil.

Step 2

Reduce heat, cover, and simmer until beans are soft, about 45 minutes.