Smothered Green Beans

Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 30 min
Servings: 6
Yield: 6 servings

Description

These green beans with bacon and onions are a flavorful holiday side dish quickly made on the stovetop with fresh green beans, garlic, and onion.

Ingredients

6 thick slices bacon, chopped
1/2 cup onions, minced
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1 pound fresh green beans, trimmed
1 cup water, or as needed
1/8 teaspoon salt
1 pinch ground black pepper

Directions

1 Place bacon in a large, deep skillet over medium-high heat; cook until fat begins to render. Stir in onion and garlic; cook and stir for 1 minute.
2 Stir in beans and water. Cook until water has evaporated and beans are tender. Add more water as needed until beans are tender. Season with salt and pepper.