Barbecued Style Green Beans Recipe

Sweet and smoky BBQ green beans with crispy bacon! This family-favorite recipe, discovered in an old cookbook, features a tangy blend of ketchup and BBQ sauce for irresistible flavor. Easy to make and perfect as a side dish for any summer BBQ or weeknight dinner.

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 45 mins
Calories 714.7 kcal
Protein 31g
Rating 5.0 (2 Reviews)
Barbecued Style Green Beans

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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

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Ingredients for Barbecued Style Green Beans

  • 4 slices bacon
  • Onion
  • 1/4 cup ketchup
  • Barbecue Sauce
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • Worcestershire Sauce
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 pound fresh green beans (trimmed)

How to Make Barbecued Style Green Beans

  1. Cook 4 slices of bacon in a skillet over medium heat until crispy. Remove bacon and crumble, reserving 2 tablespoons of bacon grease.
  2. Add 1/2 medium onion, chopped, to the skillet and sauté in the bacon grease until softened, about 5 minutes.
  3. In a medium bowl, whisk together 1/4 cup ketchup, 1/4 cup BBQ sauce, 1 tablespoon brown sugar, 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce, and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Stir in the cooked bacon and onions.
  4. Add 1 pound of fresh green beans (trimmed) to the bowl and toss gently to coat with the BBQ mixture.
  5. Pour the green bean mixture into a baking dish and bake at 350°F (175°C) for 25-30 minutes, or until the beans are tender-crisp.
  6. Serve warm and enjoy!

Chef's Tip for Extra Flavor

Elevate your dish with simple flavor boosters! A final flourish of freshly chopped herbs can add incredible brightness, while a squeeze of lemon or lime juice right before serving can awaken all the flavors. Don't underestimate a sprinkle of quality finishing salt or a drizzle of good olive oil to make your creation shine.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

73 g

Sugar

166g

Fat

85g

Carbs

16g