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Sautéed Green Beans with Crispy Bacon and Garlic

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This recipe shows you how to quickly sauté fresh green beans using rendered bacon fat and garlic for a flavorful side dish.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound fresh green beans, trimmed
  • 4 slices thick-cut bacon, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/4 cup water or chicken broth
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, or to taste

Instructions

  1. Place the cut bacon pieces in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook the bacon until it is crisp and the fat is rendered, about 6 to 8 minutes.
  2. Remove the crispy bacon pieces from the skillet using a slotted spoon and set them aside on a paper towel-lined plate. Leave about 2 tablespoons of bacon grease in the skillet.
  3. Add the trimmed green beans to the skillet with the bacon grease. Sauté the beans over medium-high heat for 3 to 5 minutes until they start to turn bright green and slightly tender-crisp.
  4. Add the minced garlic to the skillet and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant. Do not let the garlic burn.
  5. Pour the water or broth into the skillet. Cover the skillet and let the beans steam for 2 to 3 minutes until they reach your desired tenderness.
  6. Remove the lid. Cook for 1 minute more to allow any remaining liquid to evaporate.
  7. Stir in the salt and pepper. Toss the green beans with the reserved crispy bacon pieces just before serving.

Notes

  • You can substitute fresh bacon grease with 2 tablespoons of olive oil if you prefer not to cook bacon first.
  • For extra flavor, add a splash of apple cider vinegar during the last minute of cooking.
  • Trim the ends off the green beans before you start cooking.

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