Old-Fashioned Green Beans Recipe
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Old-Fashioned Green Beans

By: Willa Govoro 
"Mom would prepare home-grown green beans using this recipe, and boy did they ever taste good. The bacon provides rich flavor and the brown sugar a touch of sweetness. This is one irresistible side dish. -Willa Govoro, St. Clair, Missouri"

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.6 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (37)

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Prep Time:
15 Min
Cook Time:
15 Min
Ready In:
30 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 6 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 6 slices bacon, cut into 1/2 inch pieces
  • 2 pounds fresh green beans
  • 3 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup water

Directions

  1. In a large skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp, about 5 minutes. Add beans, brown sugar and water. Stir gently; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15 minutes or until beans are crisp-tender. Remove to a serving bowl with a slotted spoon.
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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 4, 2007 by Iron Chef Hamy   view full review
Everyone in my family loves this dish. You can also make it using canned green beans instead...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 2, 2008 by KRISTINE   view full review
I have been using this recipe for years and it has always been a huge hit at every family...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 20, 2007 by Daisy   view full review
I made these for a Christmas Party last year & got compliments all night! This was Easy &...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 5, 2006 by Z   view full review
My 20 month old can't get enough of these green beans... enough said.
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 8, 2008 by mrsdohpaz   view full review
I read the reviews, didn't use sugar and I only had canned beans and they turned out great....
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 17, 2007 by Caroline C   view full review
Husband likes this more than I do - I've never been a fan of meat or veggies with anything...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 8, 2010 by Bonnie   view full review
It's a delicious dish! I used it as a side with some baked pork chops. I don't usually cook...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 11, 2009 by anniec   view full review
First time I made these with wax beans and they turned out great. The second time I used...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 24, 2011 by rookiecook Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
This is definitely going to be my new favorite green bean recipe! I did cut back on the brown...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 16, 2010 by REID5858   view full review
These were very good and my family loved them. I will make again but I will add some garlic...

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