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The easiest to make Crock Pot Country Style Green Beans recipe is finally here! These are green beans that non green bean eaters will love! These are staple at our table around the holidays, but they can be made all year around for large gatherings. With it being an easy "set it and forget it" side dish, you'll have more time to spend on the rest of the meal or just visiting with your guests.
Limited Tools Needed!
The only prepping needed for this meal is chopping two ingredients and sautéing onions. It really is THAT easy! While we're at it...some people want to make it easier by not sautéing, but don't skip this! It really does make all the difference in the world. Put that bacon grease to work!
Frozen or Nah?
I typically use frozen green beans because we buy them ahead of time and can keep them in the freezer until ready. I found these particular ones on sale at Kroger. Keep in mind that the frozen green beans give off water as they cook. If using fresh, you may need to add small amounts of water throughout the cooking process.
Need a healthier option?
Instead of using bacon grease to sauté your onion, use avocado oil or oil of your choice. The Bacon Up was used to simply elevate the bacon flavor.
What to pair Country Style Green Beans with:
This is a side dish I bring to holiday gatherings, potlucks and Sunday meals with our family. It's a staple at our family table. Below are some helpful recipes that pair well with easy-to-make green beans!
Now let's get to the recipe and all the ingredients needed as well as some cooking items and utensils for this dish.
Helpful Items
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- Small Skillet - Hexclad pots and pans are my go-to! I have used a ton of different brands, but these have truly been a non stick life saver! You won't be disappointed.
- Bacon Up - If you are looking for bacon grease without having to cook bacon, Bacon Up is a great alternative and you don't have to hassle with the bacon cooking mess!
- Crock Pot - This is my go to style. I don't need the extra buttons and timers, just a simple, warm - high setting.
Ingredients you'll need for Country Style Green Beans
- Frozen Green Beans: I find these taste just like fresh when we are finished
- Onion: I prefer a sweet onion, but honestly, any will work
- Bacon: To add all the flavor
- Bacon Grease - I love using Bacon Up
- Water
- Salt & Pepper
Instructions for Green Beans made in the Crock Pot
Step 1 : Gather all your ingredients and set them on the counter.
Step 2 : Dice your onion and chop up your bacon.
Step 3 : In a small skillet, sauté the onion in the bacon grease until tender. Note: you may use an oil of your choice if not wanting to use bacon grease.
Step 4 : Add green beans, uncooked bacon, water, and cooked onions into the crockpot or slow cooker.
Step 5 : Cover and set on low for 7 hours. After 7 hours, come back and stir and season to taste with salt and pepper. Cook for another 2 hours. If you're able to let them cook longer, add a little bit of water and cook for a total of 10 hours.
What are the "must-haves" on your family menus? Let me know your family's favorite recipes in the comments! I love gathering ideas from fellow cooks!
Recipe
Country Style Green Beans
Ingredients
- 5 12oz Bags of Cut Green Beans frozen
- ½ Onion diced
- 4 Strips of Bacon chopped
- 2 tablespoon Bacon Grease
- 2 tablespoon H2O
- Salt & Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Gather all your ingredients and set them on the counter.
- Dice your onion and chop up your bacon.
- In a small skillet, sauté the onion in the bacon grease until tender. Note: you may use an oil of choice if not wanting to use bacon grease.
- Add green beans, uncooked bacon, water, and cooked onions into the crockpot or slow cooker.
- Cover and set on low for 7 hours. After 7 hours come back and stir and season to taste with salt and pepper. Cook for another 2 hours. If you're able to let them cook longer, add a little bit of water and cook for a total of 10 hours.
Nutrition
Frequently Asked Questions:
I have done this in a pinch. If you are using canned green beans, make sure to pour the storage liquid off the beans and rinse them twice with fresh water. Trust me, you will thank me later. WHY? Because it removes that metallic canned flavor profile left behind.
Yes, if you do not have all day, you can cook them on high for closer to 5 hours. This is one item that the longer it cooks, the better.
I like to make this vegetarian using olive oil to saute the onions. So you would omit the bacon and bacon grease. I have also added some fresh garlic for flavor with the onions if going vegetarian.
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Sheryl Lambert says
The best ever! Thank you for the tasty, easy recipe.
CookitwithTim says
You are so welcome, I am glad that you enjoyed them.