Green Bean Bundles

Steamed and then baked, these scrumptious green bean bundles take on great flavor because they are wrapped in bacon and bathed in a savory Worcestershire-based sauce. This appetizer recipe is best when you marinate the bundles overnight.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 20 mins
• Total Time: 35 mins
• Calories: 90 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons brown sugar
• 2 tablespoons butter
• ½ teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 cube beef bouillon
• 2 teaspoons soy sauce
• 10 slices bacon
• 4 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
• 1 pound fresh green beans

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

Step 2

Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Place the green beans on a rack or special steamer basket over the boiling water. Cover with a lid so that the steam does not escape. Steam for a few minutes until the green beans are done. Set the green beans aside. Reserve about 2 cups of the water and dissolve the bouillon cube in it.

Step 3

Take a bundle of green beans (4 or 5) and wrap them with a piece of bacon. Secure with a toothpick if necessary. Place the bundles in a shallow baking dish.

Step 4

In a saucepan over medium heat, combine the reserved stock with the Worcestershire sauce, soy sauce, butter, brown sugar, and garlic powder. Stir until the sugar is dissolved.

Step 5

Pour the sauce over the bundles and bake in a preheated 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) oven for 20 minutes or until the bacon is done.

Step 6

Place bacon in a large, deep skillet. Cook over medium-high heat until partially cooked. Drain, cut each piece in half, and set aside.