Side dishe for 4
Bacon Green Beans
$8.20for 430 minServes 4
Canned green beans simmer with bacon, onions, garlic, broth, brown sugar, vinegar, and butter for a savory side.
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What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost | |
|---|---|---|---|
 | Green beans, 2 lb$2.49/lb typical | 2 lb | $4.98Typical price |
 | Bacon, 0.25$6.49 each typical | 0.25 | $1.95Typical price |
 | Onions, 0.15 lb$1.29/lb typical | 0.15 lb | $0.20Typical price |
 | Garlic, 0.25$0.75 each typical | 0.25 | $0.22Typical price |
 | Broth, 4.25 oz$0.07/oz typical | 4.25 oz | $0.29Typical price |
 | Butter, 1 oz$0.40/oz typical | 1 oz | $0.40Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $8.20 | ||
Swaps
- Swap green beans for broccoliabout $0.50/lb less at typical prices
- Swap onions for red onionsabout $0.20/lb more at typical prices
- Swap butter for margarine and vegan butterabout $0.15/oz less at typical prices
Pantry staples you likely have
Syrups, molasses, powdered sugarSalt and pepperVinegar
Not included in the cost.
- 30 minstart to table
- Easydifficulty
- 4servings as written
- $$typical cost tier
Typical price
$2.05 per serving$8.20 for 4
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Ingredients
- 2 cans (16 oz) green beans
- 6 slices uncooked bacon
- 1/2 cup diced onions
- 3 cloves garlic
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1 tbsp brown sugar
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp apple cider vinegar
- 2 tbsp butter
Steps
- Drain the green beans and set them aside.
- Cook the bacon in a 12-inch skillet over medium heat for 8 minutes, then crumble it.
- Cook the onions and garlic in the bacon drippings for 3 minutes.
- Add the green beans, broth, brown sugar, salt, pepper, and bacon, then simmer for 13 minutes.
- Stir in the vinegar and butter, and cook for 4 minutes before serving.
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