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Smothered Green Beans with Potatoes

chef Laya
Classic Southern side dish with tender green beans, creamy potatoes, and smoky bacon or sausage. One-pot comfort food at its best.
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Prepr Time 15 minutes
Cooking Time 1 hour
ToTal Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Type of plate Dinner
kitchen American
Serving 6

Ingredients
  

  • 2 pounds fresh green beans trimmed
  • 1 pound baby potatoes
  • 8 slices bacon or 1 pound smoked sausage
  • 1 onion diced
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Red pepper flakes optional

Instructions
 

  • Cook bacon in a large pot until crispy. Remove and set aside, leaving fat in pot.
  • Add onion to pot and cook until softened, 5 minutes. Add garlic and cook 30 seconds.
  • Add green beans and potatoes to pot. Pour in chicken broth to almost cover.
  • Bring to boil, then reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer 45-60 minutes until tender.
  • Chop cooked bacon and add back to pot (or add sliced smoked sausage).
  • Season with salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes to taste.
  • Serve hot with cornbread or over rice.