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Green Beans with Beef: Crispy Sautéed Recipe (Nana’s Style)

Sautéed Green Beans with Crispy Beef Bacon

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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings 6

Ingredients
  

  • 1.5 lbs fresh green beans trimmed and snapped in half
  • 8 oz beef bacon chopped into 1-inch pieces
  • 1 medium yellow onion finely diced
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tbsp unsalted butter optional, for extra richness
  • 1 tsp black pepper freshly ground, plus more to taste
  • 0.5 tsp sea salt adjust based on bacon saltiness
  • 2 tbsp beef broth for deglazing

Instructions
 

  • Place the chopped beef bacon in a large skillet or Dutch oven over medium heat. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the beef is browned and crispy, about 8-10 minutes.
  • Remove the crispy beef with a slotted spoon and set aside on a paper towel-lined plate. Keep approximately 2 tablespoons of the rendered beef fat in the pan.
  • Add the diced onion to the hot beef fat. Sauté for 3-4 minutes until the onion is translucent and soft.
  • Stir in the fresh green beans and toss to coat them in the flavorful fat. Cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the beans start to blister and become tender-crisp.
  • Add the minced garlic and black pepper. Sauté for another minute until fragrant, being careful not to burn the garlic.
  • Splash the beef broth into the pan to deglaze, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom.
  • Return the crispy beef bacon to the pan and toss everything together. Add the butter (if using) and stir until melted and glossy.
  • Season with salt to taste and serve immediately.