Fresh Green Beans and Potatoes are sauteed with garlic, and crispy bacon. Whether you're serving up a juicy grilled sirloin steak, a Crispy Roasted Chicken this hearty side dish is always a welcome addition.
Why You'll Love This Fresh Green Beans and Potatoes Recipe
This classic home style recipe for green beans and potatoes is perfect for any night of the week, whether you're making it as a side for Mac & Cheese, or set out on your holiday table.
The green beans are tender and crisp, the potatoes are golden brown and flavorful, and the bacon adds a touch of smoky deliciousness.
- Simple: Everything is sauteed in a Dutch oven or cast iron skillet, and clean up is a breeze.
- Delicious: The bacon adds a smoky flavor that complements the sweetness of the green beans, and the potatoes add a hearty texture.
- Versatile: This recipe can be served as a side dish or as a main course. It completes a meal of baked chicken, beef, or most any entree.
- Affordable: Green beans (fresh or frozen), new red potatoes, and bacon are affordable staples in many homes.
Ingredients Overview
The bacon adds a smoky flavor that complements the sweetness of the green beans, and the red new potatoes add a hearty texture. Not only is it incredibly tasty, but it's easy to make!
Full ingredient amounts and preparation instructions are in the printable recipe card at the bottom of this post.
How To Make Green Beans and Potatoes
Green beans and potatoes are the perfect combination of flavors, textures, and colors all in one. Not only is this dish flavorful and easy-to-make, but it also makes great use of seasonal produce that can be found at any local farmers' market or grocery store.
This comforting veggie-packed dinner will quickly become a family favorite - give it a try tonight!
Step 1: Cook the bacon until browned and crisp. Set aside on paper towels and reserve 3 tablespoons of the hot bacon fat for sauteing the garlic and potatoes. You can use olive oil instead if you prefer.
Step 2: Wash and trim the green beans and cut into 2" pieces. Quarter the red New potatoes. Add the minced garlic to the Dutch oven pot with the reserved bacon grease. Saute until fragrant.
Add the quartered potatoes and cook on medium high until lightly browned. Cover with the lid and lower the heat to low and cook for 10 minutes or until fork tender.
Step 3: Add the cut green beans and the salt and black pepper and cook on medium high until the green beans start to become bright green and tender. Stir frequently.
Step 4: When the green beans are cooked to the tenderness you prefer, remove from heat and stir in the crisped bacon pieces. Transfer to a bowl and serve immediately with your main course.
Serving Suggestions
Fresh green beans and potatoes are a classic combination that pairs perfectly with a variety of dishes. Serve these vegetables as a side dish to grilled meats, roasted chicken, or broiled fish.
For a vegetarian option, toss them with a flavorful dressing and enjoy as a salad. Add a touch of spice with a sprinkle of red pepper flakes or a squeeze of lemon juice.
Substitutions and Variations
Here are a few delicious variations when making this recipe for green beans and potatoes.
- You can substitute other types of bacon for the bacon in this recipe. Ham, sausage, or turkey bacon would all work well.
- If you don't eat bacon, you can omit it from the recipe. The green beans and potatoes will still be delicious.
- You can also add other vegetables to this recipe, such as carrots, mushrooms, or red bell peppers.
Tips for Success
Helpful tips to help you when making this recipe:
- If you don't have baby red new potatoes, you can use any type of potato that you like. Just be sure to cut them into equal-sized pieces so that they cook evenly.
- For a more flavorful dish, use thick-cut bacon.
- If you don't have bacon, you can substitute ham or sausage.
Storage Options
Here is how I store leftovers when making this recipe:
- This green beans and potatoes recipe can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- You can also freeze leftovers. To do so, cook the green beans and potatoes according to the instructions, then let them cool completely. Freeze in an airtight container for up to 3 months.
- To reheat, thaw the green beans and potatoes overnight in the refrigerator. Then, reheat them in the microwave.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, you can use frozen green beans in this recipe. Thaw first so you don't get too much water in the skillet or Dutch oven.
Yes, you can make this recipe without bacon. Just omit the bacon from the recipe and add a tablespoon of olive oil to the skillet before adding the onion.
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Green Beans and Potatoes
Equipment
- 6 qt Enameled Dutch Oven
- 4.5 qt Enameled Dutch Oven
- Round Cast Iron Skillet - 12 Inch
Ingredients
- ¼ lb Bacon diced and fried crisp, drained
- 3 tablespoon Bacon grease or olive oil
- 2 cloves Garlic minced
- 1 lb Potatoes baby new potatoes, washed and quartered
- 1½ lb Green Beans trimmed and cut into 2" lengths
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the bacon until browned and crisp. Set aside on paper towels and reserve 3 tablespoons of the hot bacon fat for sauteing the garlic and potatoes. You can use olive oil instead if you prefer.¼ lb Bacon
- Wash and trim the green beans and cut into 2" pieces. Quarter the red New potatoes.
- Add the minced garlic to the Dutch oven pot with the reserved bacon grease. Saute until fragrant.2 cloves Garlic, 3 tablespoon Bacon grease
- Add the quartered potatoes and cook on medium high until lightly browned.1 lb Potatoes
- Cover the Dutch oven with the lid and lower the heat to low and cook for 10 minutes or until fork tender.
- Add the cut green beans and the salt and black pepper and cook on medium high until the green beans start to become bright green and tender. Stir frequently.1½ lb Green Beans, Salt, Black pepper
- When the green beans are cooked to the tenderness you prefer, remove from heat and stir in the crisped bacon pieces. Transfer to a bowl and serve immediately with your main course.
Notes
- If you don't have baby red new potatoes, you can use any type of potato that you like. Just be sure to cut them into equal-sized pieces so that they cook evenly.
- For a more flavorful dish, use thick-cut bacon.
- If you don't have bacon, you can substitute ham or sausage.
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