This slow cooker green beans with bacon recipe is so easy and so flavorful, no one will know it’s keto.
Crockpot green beans are cooked with onions and crumbled bacon in chicken broth until tender-crisp.
It’s the perfect set-it-and-forget-it side dish that everyone loves.
Slow Cooker Green Beans is The Best Holiday Dish Because…
- Crock pot green beans are a classic holiday fave with a little extra addition of bacon, onions, and garlic flavor.
- Hands off cooking is the best way to save precious holiday cooking time and stovetop space, and can even be made ahead. Just warm and serve.
- Mildly sweet green beans and salty bacon are the perfect foundation for customizing with your own seasonings or extra veggies.
Ingredients
Green Beans: Look for fresh, unblemished green beans that are of similar size so they cook evenly. Frozen green beans don’t need to be thawed, but canned green beans should be drained and rinsed before use. (If using canned, reduce the cooking time.)
Bacon: The fat from the bacon infuses the onion with loads of flavor, so feel free to any flavor variety you prefer. Honey, hickory, or apple wood smoked are great choices.
Variations
Feel free to toss in leftover low-carb veggies from the fridge or add mushrooms or bell peppers.
Instead of bacon, use chopped smoked sausage or a ham hock for a Southern-style version if you like.
Make it a main dish and use up leftover cooked chicken, pork, or beef. Simply add meat to the slow cooker for 10 minutes at the end of the cooking time.
How To Make Slow Cooker Green Beans
- Cook bacon and onion until the bacon is crisp (recipe below).
- Place all ingredients (including bacon grease) in a slow cooker.
- Cover and cook until green beans are tender.
- Adjust seasonings before serving.
What to Serve With Crockpot Green Beans
Serve slow cooker green beans with a sprinkle of parmesan cheese, some slivered almonds, or a dash of red pepper flakes for a festive pop of color and a little heat!
Green beans are a classic side to a juicy turkey breast, a baked ham, or serve them with skillet chicken thighs for Sunday dinner. Anything goes with green beans.
Leftovers
Keep slow cooker green beans in a covered container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and reheat portions in the microwave. Freeze in zippered bags for up to one month.
Enjoy them as is, or add them to a minestrone, a chicken stir fry, or bake them in a hearty green bean casserole.
Slow Cooker Green Beans Are Delish With…
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Slow Cooker Green Beans
Equipment
Ingredients
- 8 ounces bacon chopped, about 8 slices
- 1 small onion diced
- 2 pounds green beans washed and trimmed
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 clove garlic minced
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon pepper
Instructions
- In a large skillet over medium-high heat, cook bacon and onions together until bacon is crisp, stirring often.
- To a 6 quart slow cooker, add green beans, cooked bacon and onion (including bacon grease), chicken broth, garlic, salt and pepper.
- Cover and cook on LOW for 6-7 hours or HIGH for 2-3 hours until green beans are tender.
- Taste and season with additional salt and pepper as needed.
Notes
- Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days, or in the freezer for up to 1 month.
Nutrition Information
Nutrition information provided is an estimate and will vary based on cooking methods and brands of ingredients used.
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