One Pan Smothered Green Beans

Completed green bean recipe in a cast iron pan.

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My smothered green beans are loaded with savory flavor and have a satisfying, tender-crisp texture. They can be served as a side dish, but are hearty enough to be enjoyed on their own, too!

Prep Time15

Cook Time35

Cooling Time5

Total Time55

Course: Side Dishes

Cuisine: American

Servings:

Calories: 290kcal

Author: Samantha Erb

Equipment

cast iron skillet or other stove top pan

Ingredients

8 slices thick-cut bacon chopped into ½-inch pieces
½ cup red onion diced
1 tablespoon minced garlic
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon onion soup mix powder
½ teaspoon smoked paprika
2 cups chicken broth plus more if needed
1/2 pound fresh green beans trimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces
1 pound red potatoes washed and cubed
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the chopped bacon until it becomes crispy. Remove it with a slotted spoon and set it aside on paper towels, leaving about 2 tablespoons of bacon grease in the skillet.
Add the diced onions to the pan and cook them until they soften. Stir in the garlic and cook for an additional 30 seconds, until it becomes fragrant.
Sprinkle in the flour and cook, stirring constantly, for 1 minute. Add the onion soup mix and smoked paprika, then gradually stir in the chicken broth. Bring them all to a simmer and cook it for 2 minutes until it has slightly thickened.
Add the potatoes first, stirring to coat with the sauce. Cook them for 5 minutes, then add the green beans. Season them with salt and pepper, and cover.
Reduce the heat to medium-low and cook for 20–25 minutes, stirring gently every 5–7 minutes, until the potatoes are fork-tender and the green beans are crisp-tender. If the mixture becomes too thick, add chicken broth 2 tablespoons at a time.
Remove the dish from the heat and stir in half of the cooked bacon. Top it with the remaining bacon and let it rest for 5 minutes before serving.

Notes

Cut the potatoes to a similar size for even cooking
To prevent mushiness, stir the ingredients gently and only as needed.
If the mixture becomes too thick, add 2 tablespoons of chicken broth at a time to thin it out a bit.
Allow the dish to rest before serving. Waiting 5 minutes will allow the sauce to thicken and the flavors to fully develop.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days.
Reheat leftovers on the stove over low heat, stirring gently until it's warmed through, adding a splash of broth to keep it from drying out.

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