Country-Style Green Beans W/Bacon, Onions and Balsa

Name: Country-Style Green Beans W/Bacon, Onions and Balsamic Vinegar
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 (14 1/2 ounce) cans green beans, drain 3 cans; 8 slices bacon, cooked crisp and drained; pepper; 1 onion, chopped; 4 tablespoons butter; 1 teaspoon dark brown sugar, divided; 1 tablespoon good balsamic vinegar; salt and pepper; 2 -4 tablespoons bacon butter pan drippings; 1 tablespoon good balsamic vinegar, divided; 2 tablespoons butter

Servings: persons

4 (14 1/2 ounce) cans green beans, drain 3 cans
8 slices bacon, cooked crisp and drained
pepper
1 onion, chopped
4 tablespoons butter
1 teaspoon dark brown sugar, divided
1 tablespoon good balsamic vinegar
salt and pepper
2 -4 tablespoons bacon butter pan drippings
1 tablespoon good balsamic vinegar, divided
2 tablespoons butter

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Fry bacon in pan til done sprinkling both sides as it cooks with coarse ground pepper.
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Drain on paper towels, set aside.
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Add half a stick of butter to bacon grease, (4 Tbl.
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).
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Add chopped onion and 1 Tbl.
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balsamic vinegar and cook slowly over low heat for about 20 minutes til soft and sweet.
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Remove from heat.
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In crockpot, put 2 cans (drained) green beans.
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Sprinkle with a little salt and pepper.
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Sprinkle with half the bacon, broken into small pieces.
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Sprinkle with half the cooked onions.
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Sprinkle with half, (1/2 tsp.
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), dark brown sugar.
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Drizzle with 1-2 Tbl.
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bacon/butter grease from pan.
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(Yes, do this.
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)LOL.
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Drizzle with 1/2 Tbl.
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balsamic vinegar.
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Repeat everything (*just draining one can, and add the fourth (last) can of green beans with the water from can pouring over evenly.
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).
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Give all this a VERY gentle fold, folding only 2-3 times.
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Any more, and your green beans will begin to break up.
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Cut up your 2 Tbl.
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butter into 8 pieces and dot top.
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Cover and heat over high til hot throughout.
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About 45 minutes.
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You can also do this on the stove, or even in the oven in a casserole dish (covered.
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).

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 (14 1/2 ounce) cans green beans, drain 3 cans, 8 slices bacon, cooked crisp and drained, pepper, 1 onion, chopped, and more.

Yes, Country-Style Green Beans W/Bacon, Onions and Balsamic Vinegar falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Country-Style Green Beans W/Bacon, Onions and Balsamic Vinegar

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