Smothered Green Beans
Makes 8 to 10 Servings
Ingredients
- 4 slices thick-cut bacon, chopped
- 4 ounces chopped tasso
- 4 ounces chopped ham
- 1 cup diced yellow onion
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1½ pounds fresh green beans, trimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper
- ⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper
- Pepper sauce, to serve
Instructions
- In a medium Dutch oven, cook bacon over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until crisp, about 10 minutes. Remove bacon using a slotted spoon, and let drain on paper towels, reserving drippings in pot.
- Add tasso and ham to drippings. Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until lightly browned, 7 to 10 minutes. Add onion and garlic; cook, stirring frequently, until softened, about 2 minutes. Add broth, green beans, salt, red pepper, and black pepper. Bring to a boil; reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer, stirring occasionally, until green beans are tender, about 45 minutes. Stir in bacon. Serve with pepper sauce.
