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Bill Miller’s Green Bean Recipe

Bill Miller’s Green Bean Recipe

Hey, Welcome to Bill Miller’s Green Bean Recipe. Bill Miller’s Green Beans are a simple, savory, homestyle side dish cooked with tender beans, smoky bacon, and rich seasonings.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 6 people
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 95
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound fresh green beans
  • 4 strips chopped bacon
  • 1 small diced onion
  • 2 garlic cloves
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • ¼ teaspoon smoked paprika

Equipment

  • Medium pot
  • Cutting board
  • Knife
  • Measuring cups
  • Measuring spoons
  • Stirring spoon

Method
 

Step 1: Cook the bacon
  1. Cook bacon in a pot until crispy. Remove some fat if too much remains.
    Bill Miller’s Green Bean Recipe
Step 2: Add onions and garlic
  1. Add diced onion and garlic to the pot and cook until soft and fragrant.
    Bill Miller’s Green Bean Recipe
Step 3: Add green beans
  1. Add fresh green beans and stir to coat them in the bacon mixture.
    Bill Miller’s Green Bean Recipe
Step 4: Pour broth and season
  1. Pour chicken broth, then add salt, pepper, and smoked paprika.
    Bill Miller’s Green Bean Recipe
Step 5: Simmer
  1. Cover and simmer for 20 minutes until the beans are tender.
    Bill Miller’s Green Bean Recipe
Step 6: Add butter
  1. Stir in butter for extra richness before serving.
    Bill Miller’s Green Bean Recipe

Notes

These green beans pair beautifully with smoked brisket, roasted chicken, grilled ribs, or mashed potatoes.