Description
Bring the savory, smoky flavor of your favorite steakhouse home with this Classic Copycat Texas Roadhouse Green Beans recipe. Simmered slowly in a bacon and onion broth, these green beans are tender, flavorful, and irresistible. Perfect for family dinners, potlucks, and holiday spreads, this dish adds Southern comfort to any meal. Whether you’re looking for a side for roast, barbecue, or meatloaf, this easy recipe is a go-to. A great choice for quick sides, healthy snack swaps, or even holiday dinner ideas—this one’s a guaranteed crowd-pleaser.
Ingredients
1 pound fresh green beans, trimmed
6 slices bacon, chopped
1 small onion, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 cups chicken broth
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
1. Fry chopped bacon in a skillet until crisp. Remove and set aside.
2. In the same skillet with bacon drippings, sauté diced onion until soft.
3. Add garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
4. Add green beans, chicken broth, brown sugar, vinegar, and pepper.
5. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer uncovered for 20-25 minutes.
6. Stir bacon back in before serving and serve warm.
Notes
Don’t skip the vinegar—it balances the richness of the bacon perfectly.
Add a pinch of red pepper flakes if you want a little heat.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Stovetop Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: green beans recipe, side dish, Texas Roadhouse copycat, bacon green beans