Description

This Savory Southern Style Green Beans with Bacon recipe is a comforting and flavorful dish perfect for keto and low-carb diets. Featuring tender green beans simmered with smoky bacon, smoked sausage, and diced tomatoes, it offers a rich, hearty taste that embodies Southern cooking tradition. Slow-cooked to perfection, this side dish is easy to prepare and ideal for family dinners or holiday meals.

Ingredients

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Vegetables

1 pound Fresh Green Beans (can substitute with trimmed frozen green beans for convenience)
1 can Diced Tomatoes (use canned or fresh tomatoes with juice)
1 medium Onion (swap with shallots for a milder flavor)
4 cloves Garlic (fresh garlic preferred)

Meats

4 slices Bacon (consider using turkey bacon for a leaner option)
1 pound Smoked Sausage (substitute with chorizo or omit for vegetarian option)

Liquids and Seasonings

2 cups Chicken Stock (opt for low-sodium or vegetable broth)
1 teaspoon Salt (adjust to taste)
1/2 teaspoon Pepper (adjust to taste)

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Instructions

Prepare Ingredients: Trim and rinse the fresh green beans thoroughly. Chop the bacon and smoked sausage into bite-sized pieces. Slice the onion and smash the cloves of garlic to release their flavors.
Combine in Slow Cooker: Place the trimmed green beans, diced tomatoes including their juice, sliced onion, smashed garlic, chopped bacon, smoked sausage, and chicken stock into your slow cooker.
Cook: Stir all the ingredients together to combine. Cover the slow cooker and cook on high heat for approximately 2.5 hours. Stir the mixture once or twice during cooking to ensure even flavor distribution.
Serve: Once cooked, serve the green beans warm as a hearty and savory side dish that pairs wonderfully with a variety of main courses.

Notes

For a leaner option, substitute turkey bacon for regular bacon.
To make this dish vegetarian, omit the smoked sausage and bacon, and use vegetable broth instead of chicken stock.
Adjust salt and pepper to your preference to balance the flavors.
Frozen green beans can be used for convenience but fresh beans offer better texture.
Stirring during slow cooking helps prevent any sticking and promotes even cooking.