Glazed Green Beans with Bacon
Description
Green beans glazed in soy sauce, brandy, and cream are topped with bacon in this quick and easy recipe that makes a great side dish for steak.
Ingredients
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1 pound green beans, trimmed
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4 strips bacon
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2 cloves garlic, minced
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2 tablespoons soy sauce
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1 tablespoon brandy
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1 tablespoon heavy cream
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1/2 teaspoon brown sugar
Directions
1
Place a steamer insert into a saucepan and fill with water to just below the bottom of the steamer. Bring water to a boil. Add green beans, cover, and steam until bright green and tender, yet firm to the bite, about 7 minutes. Drain in a colander.
2
Meanwhile, place bacon in a large skillet and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Drain bacon slices on paper towels.
3
Turn heat to medium and sauté garlic in the bacon grease until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
4
Adjust heat, and add soy sauce, brandy, cream, and brown sugar. Cook until liquid starts to bubble and thicken, 3 to 5 minutes. Remove from heat.
5
Add green beans to sauce in skillet and stir to coat. Serve immediately and top with cooked bacon.