Description
These Crack Green Beans are the best green bean recipe! This recipe uses fresh green beans, rather than canned, for a way better crunch and overall taste. The sauce is sweet, salty and incredibly delicious. Plus, they only take 20 minutes to make!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb fresh green beans, washed, dried and ends/stems removed
- 5 strips of original bacon, cut into 1 inch pieces
- 1/4 cup yellow onion, diced small
- 3/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/8 cup soy sauce
- 1/4 cup brown sugar, packed
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil for the green beans. Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add the bacon to the skillet and cook for 5 minutes. Pour in the diced onion and garlic powder.
- Stir and cook for another 5 minutes until bacon is crispy and onions are softened. Turn heat to low.
- Add brown sugar and soy sauce to the bacon mixture and stir to combine. Continue to simmer on low heat, stirring every few minutes.
- Carefully add the green beans into the boiling water and boil for 6-7 minutes until cooked, but still firm. Strain the green beans to remove excess water.
- Toss the green beans together with the brown sugar glaze. Serve immediately and enjoy!
Notes
Don't overcook the green beans in the boiling water. They only take between 6 to 7 minutes and they will continue to cook in the sauce.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: stovetop
- Cuisine: American