Description
Enjoy a hearty and flavorful Southern-style green beans dish infused with smoky bacon, savory sausage, and tangy diced tomatoes. This slow-cooked recipe delivers tender green beans in a rich broth, perfect for a comforting keto-friendly side or main dish.
Ingredients
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Vegetables
- 1 pound Fresh Green Beans (can substitute with trimmed frozen green beans for convenience)
- 1 can Diced Tomatoes (with juice, use canned or fresh)
- 1 medium Onion (or shallots for milder flavor)
- 4 cloves Garlic (fresh preferred)
Meats
- 4 slices Bacon (turkey bacon for leaner option)
- 1 pound Smoked Sausage (chorizo substitute or omit for vegetarian)
Liquids & Seasonings
- 2 cups Chicken Stock (low-sodium or vegetable broth optional)
- 1 teaspoon Salt (adjust to taste)
- 1/2 teaspoon Pepper (adjust to taste)
Instructions
- Prepare Ingredients: Trim the ends and rinse the fresh green beans thoroughly. Chop the bacon and smoked sausage into bite-sized pieces. Slice the onion and smash the garlic cloves to release their flavor.
- Combine in Slow Cooker: Add the green beans, diced tomatoes with their juice, sliced onion, smashed garlic, chopped bacon, smoked sausage, and chicken stock into the slow cooker. Stir gently to combine all ingredients evenly.
- Cook: Cover the slow cooker and cook on high for approximately 2.5 hours. Stir the mixture once or twice during cooking to ensure flavors meld and ingredients cook evenly.
- Serve: Once tender and flavorful, serve the green beans warm as a satisfying side dish or a keto-friendly main course accompaniment.
Notes
- Use frozen green beans for a quicker prep, but adjust cooking time slightly.
- For a milder onion flavor, substitute onion with shallots.
- Turkey bacon can be used for a leaner version while maintaining smoky taste.
- Omit sausage for a vegetarian alternative and substitute chicken stock with vegetable broth.
- Adjust salt and pepper to your preference.
- Stirring during slow cooking ensures even flavor distribution.
