Bill Miller Green Bean Recipe
The Bill Miller Green Bean Recipe is a comforting Southern-style side dish. It’s savory, smoky and easy to make.
Ingredients
- 4 cups canned or fresh green beans
- 4 slices bacon chopped
- 1/2 small onion finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon garlic minced
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika optional
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
Instructions
Step 1: Cook the Bacon
- Cook chopped bacon in a skillet until crispy. Remove and set aside, keeping some fat in the pan.
Step 2: Sauté Onion and Garlic
- Add the chopped onion to the bacon fat. Sauté until soft. Add garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
Step 3: Add Green Beans
- Add green beans to the skillet. Sprinkle salt, pepper, sugar, and smoked paprika.
Step 4: Simmer with Broth
- Pour in chicken broth. Stir well, cover, and simmer for 15–20 minutes until tender.
Step 5: Mix Bacon and Serve
- Stir in the cooked bacon before serving. Enjoy warm.
Notes
- Use fresh green beans for the best bite.
- Let it simmer long enough for flavors to blend.
- For extra flavor, add a splash of apple cider vinegar.
- Adjust salt based on the bacon you use.