Description
Enjoy the authentic taste of Texas Roadhouse with this easy Copycat Green Beans recipe! Featuring tender green beans simmered in a savory broth with crispy bacon or ham, garlic, and onions, this dish is perfect for any meal. Serve as a side dish that complements grilled meats or hearty entrees, bringing restaurant-quality flavor to your home kitchen.
Ingredients
2 (16-ounce) cans Del Monte green beans, drained
2 cups chicken broth
1/4 cup butter
1 tbsp sugar
1/2 tsp white pepper
1/2 tsp black pepper
1 tsp chopped or minced garlic
4 ounces bacon, diced (raw) or 4 ounces ham (cooked)
1/2 medium onion, diced
Instructions
- Drain the green beans and set aside.
- In a bowl, mix chicken broth, butter, sugar, white pepper, black pepper, and salt until well incorporated. Set aside.
- Preheat a deep pan over medium-high heat and cook the diced bacon until it is brick red.
- Add diced onion and cook until soft and translucent, then stir in chopped garlic.
- Pour in the broth mixture and let it simmer for 20 minutes.
- Add the green beans to the broth mixture, stir to incorporate, and bring to a boil.
- Turn off the heat and serve warm.
Notes
For extra flavor, consider adding herbs like thyme or a splash of balsamic vinegar.
This dish can be made ahead of time and reheated just before serving.
If you prefer a vegetarian version, substitute chicken broth with vegetable broth.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6-8 servings
