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Slow Cooker Green Beans in a bowl with a fork and spoon
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Slow Cooker Green Beans

These slow cooker green beans are infused with savory, smoky flavor cooked along with bacon, onion, and chicken broth.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time2 hours
Total Time2 hours 15 minutes
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Servings: 8
Author: Easy Low Carb

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

Calories: 177kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.04g | Cholesterol: 28mg | Sodium: 565mg | Potassium: 421mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 793IU | Vitamin C: 15mg | Calcium: 49mg | Iron: 2mg