Ingredients for Bacon Smothered Green Beans
- 1 pound Fresh Green Beans
- 6 slices Bacon
- 2 finely chopped Shallots
- 2 minced cloves Garlic
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose Flour
- 1 cup Chicken Stock
- 1/4 teaspoon Salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black Pepper
- 2 tablespoons Cooking Sherry
- 2 tablespoons Bacon Grease
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How to Make Bacon Smothered Green Beans
- Bring a large pot of salted water (about 6 quarts) to a rolling boil. Add 1 pound of green beans and cook for 2-3 minutes, until tender-crisp.
- Immediately transfer the green beans to a colander and rinse under cold water to stop the cooking process. Set aside.
- While the beans are cooling, fry 6 slices of bacon in a large skillet over medium heat until crisp. Remove the bacon and set aside, reserving 2 tablespoons of bacon grease in the skillet.
- Add 2 finely chopped shallots and 2 minced cloves of garlic to the skillet and sauté for 2 minutes, until softened.
- Sprinkle 2 tablespoons of all-purpose flour over the shallots and garlic and cook, stirring constantly for 2 minutes, creating a roux.
- Gradually whisk in 1 cup of chicken stock, 1/4 teaspoon of salt, 1/4 teaspoon of black pepper, and 2 tablespoons of dry white wine. Bring to a simmer and cook until the sauce has thickened slightly, about 3-5 minutes.
- Add the cooked green beans and the crumbled bacon to the sauce. Toss gently to coat everything evenly.
- Cook for another 2-3 minutes, just until the green beans are warmed through. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
48 g
Sugar
9g
Fat
29g
Carbs
5g
