Savory Slow Cooker Green Beans

Fresh green beans are slow-cooked in a savory broth in this summery recipe inspired by a trip to the farmers market.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 8 hr
• Total Time: 8 hr 15 mins
• Calories: 110 Calories

Ingredients

• 3 tablespoons white sugar
• 2 tablespoons minced garlic
• 5 cups chicken broth
• 3 tablespoons white vinegar
• 1 tablespoon ground black pepper, or more to taste
• 8 slices bacon, coarsely chopped
• 2 ½ pounds fresh green beans, trimmed and cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces
• 1 large red onion, sliced on the diagonal
• 1 tablespoon seasoned salt (such as LAWRY'S®), or more to taste

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Place bacon in a small pan and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until almost crisp but not fully cooked, 3 to 5 minutes.

Step 2

Place chicken broth, green beans, onion, vinegar, sugar, garlic, black pepper, and seasoned salt in a slow cooker. Add bacon and stir to incorporate fully. Cook on High for 1 hour.

Step 3

Turn slow cooker down to Low and cook for 7 hours more. Taste and adjust seasoning. Serve in a large bowl with some of the broth.