Description
A flavorful and hearty Creole Green Beans recipe combining tender green beans with sautéed bacon, onions, bell peppers, and a savory tomato-based sauce, perfect as a comforting side dish with a Southern twist.
Ingredients
Scale
Vegetables
- 3 (14.5-oz) cans whole green beans, drained
- ½ cup chopped onion
- ½ cup chopped green bell pepper
- 1 (14.5-oz) can stewed tomatoes, undrained
Meat
- 4 slices bacon, diced
Seasonings and Others
- 2 Tbsp all-purpose flour
- 2 Tbsp brown sugar
- ¼ tsp salt
- ½ tsp pepper
- ¼ tsp dry mustard
- 1 Tbsp Worcestershire sauce
Instructions
- Cook Bacon: Cook the diced bacon in a large skillet over medium heat until crisp. Once cooked, remove the bacon pieces from the skillet and set them aside, leaving the bacon drippings in the skillet for flavor.
- Sauté Vegetables: In the same skillet with the reserved bacon drippings, sauté the chopped onion and green bell pepper over medium heat until they become tender and fragrant, about 5 minutes.
- Add Seasonings and Tomatoes: Stir in the all-purpose flour, brown sugar, salt, pepper, and dry mustard until well combined. Then pour in the undrained stewed tomatoes and Worcestershire sauce, stirring thoroughly to mix all ingredients evenly.
- Cook Green Beans: Add the drained green beans to the skillet and stir to coat them with the tomato mixture. Continue cooking the mixture, stirring occasionally, until it thickens and the green beans are heated through, approximately 10 minutes.
- Serve: Remove the skillet from heat and sprinkle the cooked crispy bacon on top before serving. Enjoy this delicious Creole-style green bean dish as a flavorful side.
Notes
- Using canned green beans and tomatoes helps to speed up this recipe without compromising on flavor.
- For a spicier version, add a pinch of cayenne pepper or hot sauce when adding the seasonings.
- If preferred, substitute bacon with turkey bacon for a leaner option.
- Ensure to cook the bacon thoroughly for crispness and optimal flavor infusion into the dish.
- This dish pairs wonderfully with rice or cornbread for a complete Southern meal.
