Country-Style Green Beans

Source: Divas Can Cook

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Servings: 4

Total time: 1 hour, 30 minutes

INGREDIENTS

• 1 lb fresh green beans, rinsed, ends trimmed, and cut into bite-sized pieces
• ½ cup white onion, diced
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 4 slices thick-cut bacon, chopped
• 2 cups beef broth
• 1 Tbs butter
• 1 tsp red pepper flakes
• Salt and pepper to taste

DIRECTIONS

• In a large pot, melt the butter.
• Add the onion, garlic, and bacon, and cook for about 5 minutes, until the onion becomes translucent and the bacon starts to crisp.
• Add the beef broth and bring to a boil. 
• Add the red pepper flakes and beans.
• Cover and lower the heat to simmer for about 1 hour. Check for desired tenderness and cook longer if necessary. 
• Season with salt and pepper and serve!