Enjoy tender, slow-simmered Southern green beans and potatoes, flavored with smoky bacon or ham for a comforting side dish.
Author:Amara Louis
Prep Time:15 minutes
Cook Time:1 hour
Total Time:1 hour 15 minutes
Yield:6-8 servings
Category:Side Dish
Method:Simmering
Cuisine:Southern
Diet:Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
2 pounds fresh green beans, trimmed
1 pound small red potatoes, quartered
1/2 pound bacon or ham, diced
1 large onion, chopped
4 cups chicken broth
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
In a large pot or Dutch oven, cook the diced bacon or ham over medium heat until crispy. Remove the meat with a slotted spoon and set aside, leaving the drippings in the pot.
Add the chopped onion to the pot and cook in the bacon drippings until softened, about 5-7 minutes.
Add the trimmed green beans and quartered potatoes to the pot.
Pour in the chicken broth, then season with salt and black pepper.
Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 45-60 minutes, or until the potatoes and beans are tender.
Stir in the cooked bacon or ham before serving.
Notes
For a richer flavor, you can use ham hocks instead of diced ham.
Adjust the cooking time based on your desired tenderness for the vegetables.
Taste and adjust seasoning before serving if needed.