Crockpot Green Beans

These Crockpot Green Beans are an easy side to prepare any time. They pair with so many different proteins and are a great balance of salty and sweet.

Prep Time10

Cook Time6

Total Time6 10

Servings:

Calories: 403kcal

Author: Karin and Ken

Ingredients

2 pounds fresh green beans trimmed
1 pounds bacon chopped (divided)
1 cup onion finely chopped
3 cloves garlic minced
1 ½ cups chicken broth
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon black pepper
1 Tablespoon brown sugar optional, for balance
1 tablespoon butter optional, for richness

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Instructions

Prepare the slow cooker by coating with a light coating of cooking spray.
Place the green beans in the prepared slow cooker and set aside.
In a large skillet, cook the chopped bacon until crispy. Drain off fat and set bacon aside.
In the same skillet, cook the onion until tender. 3-5 minutes. Add garlic and cook for 1 additional minute.
Place the onion and about half the bacon over the green beans. (Reserving half the crispy bacon for serving, later)
Pour in the chicken broth and season with salt, pepper, and brown sugar.
Stir gently to combine, then cover and cook on low for 4–6 hours or high for 2–3 hours, until green beans are tender.
Stir in the butter and remaining bacon just before serving, if using.

Notes

Store any extra crockpot fresh green beans in an airtight container for up to 4 days in the fridge.
Thoroughly wash, dry, and trim your green beans to ensure you don’t end up with any hard or stringy pieces.
Try this recipe with frozen green beans. Adjust the cooking time and add them to the pot straight from the freezer.

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