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Beans with Bacon and Onion Recipe

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A hearty and flavorful recipe featuring fresh green beans cooked with bacon, onions, and new potatoes. The dish combines the smoky richness of bacon with savory bouillon and aromatic onions, making it a comforting side or main dish that’s easy to prepare on the stovetop.

Ingredients

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Vegetables

  • 6 – 8 cups fresh green beans (washed, snapped and broken into bite-sized pieces)
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 6 – 8 small new potatoes or 2 large new potatoes, cut into smaller pieces

Meat

  • 6 – 7 slices bacon, chopped

Seasonings and Others

  • 2 tablespoons Better than Chicken Bouillon
  • 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • Water, enough to cover beans

Instructions

  1. Cook Bacon: In a large skillet over medium-low heat, add the chopped bacon and cook until the fat starts to render and the bottom of the pan is coated with grease, creating a flavorful base.
  2. Sauté Onions: Add the chopped onion to the bacon fat and sauté until the onions are softened but not browned, allowing their natural sweetness to develop.
  3. Add Vegetables and Seasoning: Stir in the prepared green beans, new potatoes, Better than Chicken Bouillon, salt, and black pepper. Pour in just enough water to cover the beans to help cook them evenly.
  4. Simmer Until Tender: Cook the mixture over medium heat, stirring occasionally. Monitor the water level, adding more if it evaporates too quickly, and continue cooking until the green beans reach your preferred tenderness.

Notes

  • Use fresh, crisp green beans for the best texture and flavor.
  • Adjust the amount of water as needed to keep the beans from drying out during cooking.
  • If desired, substitute Better than Chicken Bouillon with vegetable broth or chicken broth for similar flavor.
  • This dish can be served as a side or a light main course.
  • For a lower sodium option, reduce the amount of added salt and bouillon.

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