How to Make Savory Slow Cooker Green Beans - A Step-by-Step Guide

Green beans are a versatile and delicious vegetable that can be prepared in a variety of ways, but one of the easiest and most flavorful methods is to cook them in a slow cooker. This Savory Slow Cooker Green Beans recipe is the perfect side dish for any meal, and it's a great way to get your daily dose of veggies without a lot of effort.

Slow cooking green beans allows them to become tender and flavorful, while also retaining their bright green color and a bit of crunch. The addition...

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Ingredients

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

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 8 hrs
  • Total Time: 8 hrs 15 mins
  • Servings: 10
  • Yield: 10 servings

  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Nutrition

    110 cal.

    • Total Fat: 4g
    • Saturated Fat: 1g
    • Cholesterol: 11mg
    • Sodium: 1034mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 15g
    • Dietary Fiber: 4g
    • Total Sugars: 7g
    • Protein: 6g
    • Vitamin C: 20mg
    • Calcium: 58mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 321mg