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Recipe

Bacon Smothered Green Beans

  • Yield: 4 servings
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Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 pounds small, thin green beans, ends trimmed
  • 1/2 pound bacon, chopped
  • 1 cup minced shallots
  • 1 teaspoon minced garlic
  • 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup chicken stock or canned, low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon sherry wine vinegar

Directions

  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the beans and cook until tender, 2 to 3 minutes. Drain in a colander and transfer to an ice bath. Drain well.
  • Fry the bacon in a large skillet and cook, stirring, over medium-high heat until crisp and golden, 5 minutes. Add the shallots and garlic, and cook, stirring, for 2 minutes. Add the flour and cook, stirring constantly, for 2 minutes. Add the stock, salt, pepper, and vinegar, and cook, stirring, until thickened, 4 to 5 minutes. Add the green beans and cook until warmed through, about 2 minutes.
  • Remove from the heat and serve.

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Recipe Details

  • Source: EM1H17e [4]
  • Dish Type: Sides [5]

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