Dinner for 6
Southern Green Beans
Fresh green beans simmer with bacon and chicken broth until tender, creating a savory Southern-style side.
Typical price
$4.97for 4 servings
$1.24 per serving$4.97 for 4
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- 63 minstart to table
- Mediumdifficulty
- 6servings (the source says 10, which counts pieces)
- $typical cost tier
AmericanDairy-freeLow-carbBudgetFamilyDinners
What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Bacon$6.49 each typical | 0.25 | $1.30Typical price |
| Green beans$2.49/lb typical | 2 lb | $4.98Typical price |
| Broth or stock$0.07/oz typical | 17 oz | $1.16Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $7.45 | |
Pantry staples you likely have
Salt and pepper
Not included in the cost.
Ingredients
- 4 slices bacon
- 2 lb fresh green beans
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp ground black pepper
Steps
- Cook the bacon in a large Dutch oven over medium heat for 8 minutes, then crumble it.
- Add the green beans to the bacon drippings and cook for 5 minutes.
- Pour in the chicken broth and season with salt and pepper.
- Cover the pot and simmer the beans over medium-low heat for 50 minutes, until tender.
- Stir in the crumbled bacon and serve hot.
Swaps
- Green beans for Broccoliabout $0.50/lb less at typical prices
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