Pressure Cooker Southern-Style Green Beans and Bacon

Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Servings: 4
Yield: 4 servings

Description

Pressure-cook green beans and bacon for a tasty Southern-style staple that's ready in no time to enjoy with whatever main dish you're serving.

Ingredients

3 slices bacon, cut into 1-inch pieces, or to taste
1/2 cup diced onion, or to taste
1 1/2 pounds fresh green beans, trimmed and halved
1 cup water
1 pinch garlic powder, or to taste
salt and ground black pepper to taste

Directions

1 Place bacon into a pressure cooker and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned, about 8 minutes. Add onions and sauté for 1 minute. Add green beans; toss until coated in bacon grease, then pour in water.
2 Close the cooker securely and place the pressure regulator over the vent according to the manufacturer's instructions. Heat until steam escapes in a steady flow, about 5 minutes. Reduce the heat to medium-low and cook for 5 minutes. Let the pressure release naturally according to the manufacturer's instructions, 5 to 10 minutes. Unlock the lid and remove. Season with garlic powder, salt, and pepper.