Crockpot Green Beans
Delicious and easy-to-make Crockpot Green Beans with thick-cut bacon and fresh flavors.
Equipment
- Crockpot 6-quart or larger recommended.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 8 oz thick-cut bacon, chopped chopped into ¼” pieces
- 1 medium yellow onion sliced
- 1 tsp minced garlic
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 cups water
- 2.5 tsp kosher salt
- 0.75 tsp ground black pepper
- 0.25 tsp red pepper flakes
- 2 lbs fresh green beans ends trimmed
- Parmesan cheese grated or shaved, optional
Instructions
- In a large frying pan over medium heat, cook the chopped bacon until fully cooked, stirring occasionally. This will take about 5-7 minutes.
- Remove the cooked bacon with a slotted spoon and pat dry with paper towels, leaving the bacon grease in the pan.
- Add the sliced onion to the skillet and cook for 4-5 minutes until translucent. Add minced garlic, stir, and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes. Transfer the cooked onions and garlic to a slow cooker using a slotted spoon.
- To the slow cooker, add chicken broth, water, salt, pepper, red pepper flakes, and half of the cooked bacon. Stir well to combine.
- Add the green beans to the slow cooker, ensuring they are mostly covered with liquid. If needed, add more stock or water until the beans are mostly covered.
- Cook on high for 4-5 hours or low for 6-8 hours until the beans reach the desired tenderness, stirring occasionally. Taste the beans at the 4-hour mark if cooking on high.
- Once cooked, drain the liquid from the slow cooker. Discard the cooked bacon and onions if desired. Transfer the beans to a large bowl and toss with the remaining crispy bacon.
- Optional: Garnish with grated or shaved Parmesan cheese before serving for extra flavor.
Notes
For a vegetarian option, omit the bacon and use vegetable broth instead of chicken broth.