Delicious and Flavorful Smothered Green Beans II Recipe

This Smothered Green Beans II recipe is a perfect side dish that will add a burst of flavor to any meal. Tender green beans cooked in a savory bacon and onion mixture and smothered in a delicious sauce. This dish is easy to make and will impress your family and friends.

Ingredients

• 1 pound fresh green beans, trimmed
• 4 slices bacon, diced
• 1 small onion, finely chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 cup chicken broth
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/4 cup heavy cream
• 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour

Directions

1. Place the green beans in a pot of boiling water and cook for 3-4 minutes until tender-crisp. Drain and set aside.
2. In a large skillet, cook the diced bacon over medium heat until crispy. Remove the bacon from the skillet and drain on paper towels.
3. In the same skillet, sauté the chopped onion and minced garlic in the bacon grease until the onion becomes translucent.
4. Add the cooked green beans back to the skillet and stir to combine with the onion and garlic mixture.
5. In a small bowl, whisk together the chicken broth, salt, black pepper, heavy cream, and flour until well combined.
6. Pour the sauce over the green beans in the skillet and stir to coat the beans evenly.
7. Reduce the heat to low and simmer for 5-7 minutes, or until the sauce has thickened.
8. Sprinkle the crispy bacon on top and serve hot.

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