Southern Green Beans

These Southern green beans cooked with potatoes get great flavor from onion sautéed in butter, crisp bacon, and a splash of white balsamic vinegar.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 25 mins
• Total Time: 40 mins
• Calories: 189 Calories

Ingredients

• 3 tablespoons butter
• salt and pepper to taste
• 1 red onion, chopped
• 1 large clove garlic, minced
• 6 slices bacon, chopped
• 2 pounds fresh green beans, trimmed and snapped
• 8 small new potatoes, diced
• 0.25 cup chicken broth
• 1.5 teaspoons white balsamic vinegar

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Cook chopped bacon in a skillet over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until evenly browned, 8 to 10 minutes. Drain bacon pieces on a paper towel-lined plate.

Step 2

Melt butter in a skillet with a lid over medium-low heat. Add onion; cook and stir until onion is translucent, about 5 minutes. Stir in cooked bacon, green beans, potatoes, garlic, and chicken broth. Bring to a boil, cover, and simmer over low heat until green beans are tender, about 10 minutes.

Step 3

Sprinkle with vinegar, salt, and pepper; serve.