
Comfort Food Classic: How to Make Smothered Green Beans with Bacon and Potatoes
In a recent culinary demonstration, content creator 'Your Barefoot Neighbor' shared his method for preparing smothered green beans with bacon and potatoes. The recipe begins by rendering a pound of thick-sliced applewood smoked bacon in a cast iron Dutch oven until crispy. The bacon is then removed, leaving behind a few tablespoons of fat. Sliced yellow onions are sautéed in the bacon fat for a few minutes until softened, followed by the addition of minced garlic. A roux is then formed by incorporating flour into the onion and garlic mixture, which is subsequently thinned with chicken broth to create a savory gravy. Finally, red baby potatoes (larger ones halved) and fresh green beans are added to the pot. The mixture is covered and simmered for approximately one hour until the green beans and potatoes are tender. The cooked bacon is then stirred back into the dish. The creator served the smothered green beans with Salisbury steak and instant mashed potatoes, noting the latter's convenience.