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Smothered Green Beans

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Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Southern
Keyword: Comfort Food, Family Favorite, Green Beans, Homestyle, Mimi's Recipe Box, Side Dish, Slow-Cooked, Smothered, Southern
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 50 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 6
Calories: 251kcal

Ingredients

  • 8 cups green beans washed and trimmed
  • 4 slices bacon cut into lardons
  • 7 ounces ham steak cut into bite size cubes
  • 2 cups onions diced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 3 cups chicken stock
  • 2 cups red potatoes quartered
  • 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning

Instructions

  • In a large skillet or pot, cook the bacon until crispy, remove and set aside, leaving rendered fat behind.
  • Add the ham and cook until browned. Remove and set aside.
  • Add the onions and sauté until translucent and fragrant.
  • Add the flour and sauté for about 3 minutes to cook out that flour taste.
  • Slowly pour in the chicken stock, mixing well to incorporate the flour.
  • Add the green beans, potatoes, minced, garlic and Cajun seasoning, together with the reserved bacon and ham in the skillet with the onions. 
  • Reduce the heat to low and cover the skillet or pot
  • Allow the beans to simmer gently for about 30 minutes, or until tender, stirring occasionally to ensure even cooking and to prevent sticking. 

Notes

*Please note that the amount of calories and nutritional value per serving is provided as a guide only, as ingredients and cooking methods can vary greatly.

Nutrition

Calories: 251kcal | Carbohydrates: 28g | Protein: 16g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.02g | Cholesterol: 28mg | Sodium: 706mg | Potassium: 825mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 2173mg | Vitamin C: 35mg | Calcium: 82mg | Iron: 3mg
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