One Pan Smothered Green Beans
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!
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.
Nutrition
Calories: 290kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 9gFat: 19gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 33mgSodium: 919mgPotassium: 574mgFiber: 3gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 369IUVitamin C: 13mgCalcium: 36mgIron: 1mg
This nutrition information is based on the exact products I used in this recipe. Brands and sizes of products could alter exact nutrition and should always be calculated independently.
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