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"

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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 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 2, 2008 by KRISTINE 
I have been using this recipe for years and it has always been a huge hit at every family... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 4, 2007 by Iron Chef Hamy 
Everyone in my family loves this dish. You can also make it using canned green beans instead... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 5, 2006 by Z 
My 20 month old can't get enough of these green beans... enough said. MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 20, 2007 by Daisy 
I made these for a Christmas Party last year & got compliments all night! This was Easy &... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 8, 2008 by rosemaryann 
I read the reviews, didn't use sugar and I only had canned beans and they turned out great.... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 17, 2007 by Caroline C 
Husband likes this more than I do - I've never been a fan of meat or veggies with anything... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 11, 2009 by anniec 
First time I made these with wax beans and they turned out great. The second time I used... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 7, 2008 by IHATEL33T 
VERY GOOD RECIPE! MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 16, 2007 by Kerrina 
Made this side dish for a belated Easter dinner and it was a hit! Wouldn't change a thing. MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 26, 2009 by jckelly916 
Very Good. Used frozen green beans and let cook long enough to take the chill off before... MORE

 
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