Slow-Cooked Southern-Style Green Beans with Bacon

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-25 · Updated 2026-05-25

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A hearty Southern-inspired side of green beans slow-cooked with smoky bacon and aromatic spices, perfect for a comforting Australian meal. This Southern Australian-inspired vegetarian recipe, ready in about 255 minutes, pairs fresh green beans, bacon slices, yellow onion for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 130 calories and feeds 6, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 15 min Cook: 240 min Serves 6 Southern Australian cuisine 130 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1 lb, trimmed fresh green beans
6 slices, chopped bacon slices
1 medium, diced yellow onion
3 cloves, minced garlic cloves
1 cup chicken broth
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp, freshly ground black pepper
1/4 tsp, optional crushed red pepper flakes

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Instructions

Step 1: In a large skillet over medium heat, cook 6 chopped bacon slices for 5-7 minutes until crispy and the fat is rendered. Remove bacon with a slotted spoon and set aside, leaving bacon fat in the skillet.
Step 2: Add 1 diced medium yellow onion to the skillet with bacon fat and sauté for 4 minutes until translucent.
Step 3: Stir in 3 minced garlic cloves and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
Step 4: Add 1 lb trimmed fresh green beans, 1 cup chicken broth, 1 tsp salt, 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper, and 1/4 tsp crushed red pepper flakes (if using). Bring to a simmer.
Step 5: Transfer the mixture to a slow cooker and cook on low for 4 hours until green beans are tender but not mushy.
Step 6: Stir in the cooked bacon pieces before serving to add smoky crunch.