These crockpot green beans are a simple side dish made with fresh green beans, onion and smokey bacon! This easy recipe made in the slow cooker will be your new favorite.
More green beans include bacon wrapped green bean bundles and green bean casserole.
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Why I Love These Slow Cooker Green Beans
- Slow cooker green beans with bacon: These crockpot green beans are flavor-filled in each bite! Sweet and salty and one of the best ways to cook fresh green beans.
- Hands-off cooking time: Making green beans in the crockpot frees up stovetop or oven space during the holidays just like making crockpot green bean casserole.
Recipe Ingredients
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- Green beans: Any variety of green bean will work, I usually use French or Haricot verts as they are commonly found in the grocery store.
- Bacon: A key ingredient for southern crockpot green beans! I prefer thick-cut bacon.
- Onion: Sweet onion adds so much flavor.
- Brown sugar: Adds a sweet taste that pairs well with the smokey and salty flavors.
- Garlic salt: Another savory ingredients that imparts flavor.
- Chicken broth: This flavors the beans as they cook and prevents them from drying out while cooking low and slow.
- Butter: For rich taste, butter is the way to go.
How to Make Green Beans in the Crockpot
Add fresh green beans, diced onions, brown sugar, 1/2 of the cooked bacon, garlic salt and chicken broth in base of crockpot. Season with salt, black pepper and top with butter.
Add lid and cook on high for 2-3 hours. Drain liquid if desired and top with remaining bacon and Parmesan cheese before serving.
Recipe Tips and Variations
- Place green beans facing same direction: This helps the green bean recipe to cook evenly. I like to pack them tightly in the slow cooker.
- Seasonings: Try smoked paprika, onion powder or lemon-pepper for some acidic taste that balances well with other flavors. Red pepper flakes would add some heat!
- Green beans: Use frozen green beans or canned green beans. Decrease cooking time for canned green beans.
- Add-ins: Add some diced red potatoes, ham or a ham hock.
- Vegetarian: To make crockpot green beans vegetarian, omit the bacon, use olive oil and use a vegetable broth.
- Garnish: Top with some additional bacon for crunch or Parmesan for a cheesy taste.
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Crockpot Green Beans
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These crockpot green beans are a simple side dish made with fresh green beans, onion and smokey bacon! This easy recipe made in the slow cooker will be your new favorite.
Optional: additional crumbled bacon, grated Parmesan
Add ingredients: Add 1 1/2 pounds green beans, 1/2 cup diced onions, 1 Tablespoon brown sugar, 2 slices cooked bacon, 1/2 teaspoon garlic salt and 1 cup chicken broth in a crockpot. Season with salt and pepper. Top with 2-3 Tablespoons butter.
Cook: Add lid and cook on low for 6 hours or high for 3-4 hours, or until tender.
Serve: If there is too much liquid, drain some before serving. Season with salt and pepper. Add remaining cooked bacon and Parmesan (if desired), just before serving.
Calories: 133kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 19mg | Sodium: 517mg | Potassium: 296mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 893IU | Vitamin C: 15mg | Calcium: 65mg | Iron: 1mg
Nutrition provided is an estimate. It will vary based on specific ingredients used.
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Recipe FAQs
Yes, cook on low for 6-7 hours. Check for doneness at 6 hours. If they are to your desired tenderness, serve or continue to cook until tender.
Store leftover crock pot green beans in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
