Green Beans and Potatoes

Green Beans and Potatoes is a hearty dish that was created to be easy to make, with tons of garlicky flavor. We added savory bacon to create a delicious side dish, so tasty you can even take it to a holiday potluck.

Prep Time15

Cook Time30

Total Time45

Course: Side Dish

Cuisine: American

Keyword: Green Beans and Potatoes Recipe

Servings:

Calories: 178kcal

Ingredients

6 slices thick-cut smoked bacon, sliced into ⅛-¼ inch slices
½ cup sweet yellow onion finely diced
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1 pound fresh green beans, ends trimmed
2 cups chicken broth
2 teaspoons onion powder
1 ½ teaspoons fresh cracked black pepper
1 pound baby red potatoes, washed and cut into quarters
½ teaspoon kosher salt

Instructions

Add the sliced bacon and finely diced onion to a 4-5 quart heavy-bottomed saucepan or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Stir often to keep the bacon and onion from sticking for about 7-8 minutes until the bacon is browned and the onion is translucent.
Add the minced garlic and cook just until fragrant, 30 seconds to 1 minute. (Be cautious not to overcook the garlic to avoid a bitter taste.) Lower the heat to medium.
Add the green beans, chicken broth, onion powder, and cracked black pepper. Stir to combine. Reduce the heat to medium, cover with a lid and cook for 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Remove the lid from the pan and add the quartered red potatoes. Stir to combine. Cover with the lid and continue to cook for an additional 10-15 minutes, or until the potatoes and green beans are fork tender.
Season with kosher salt and stir well. Remove the pan from heat and serve while hot.

Notes

Prepping the Green Beans: Snap the green beans in half if they are long (or in small pieces if you prefer). This makes them easier to eat and helps them cook more evenly.
Choosing the Bacon: We liked thick-cut smoked bacon for this recipe, but regular bacon can also be used if that's what you have on hand.
Bacon sticking to the pan. Stir the bacon and onion frequently and use a non-stick or well-seasoned heavy bottomed pan.
Garlic Tip: Mince the garlic finely to ensure it distributes evenly throughout the dish and infuses it with flavor without overpowering any bites.
Monitor Cooking Time: Keep an eye on the potatoes and green beans towards the end of the cooking time. They should be tender but not mushy for the best flavor and texture.

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