Smothered Green Beans
These Smothered Green Beans are loaded with tender green beans, creamy red potatoes, smoky sausage and crispy bacon in a creamy sauce!
Servings 4
Ingredients
- 1 lb Fresh Green Beans, washed and trimmed You can substitute frozen if needed
- 1.5 lbs Red Potatoes, quartered Yukon Gold Potatoes also work well
- 1 Yellow Onion, Diced
- 6-7 Garlic Cloves, minced
- 14 oz Smoked Sausage, sliced any variety will work
- 5 slices Bacon, chopped
- 2 tbsp All Purpose Flour
- 2 Cups Chicken Broth
- 1 tsp Garlic Powder
- 1 tsp Smoked Paprika
- 1 tsp Slap Ya Mama for a spicy kick, feel free to add more or omit it all together
- Salt and Pepper to taste, IF NEEDED
Instructions
- Brown the chopped bacon in a large pot or dutch oven over medium heat. Once done, remove it with a slotted spoon and set it aside.
- Brown the smoked sausage in the bacon grease until crispy then remove it and set it aside.
- In the same pan, add in the onion and saute for about 5 minutes. Add in the garlic and cook for another minute.
- Sprinkle in the flour and mix well. Cook for 3-4 minutes, being careful not to burn it.
- Turn the heat down and pour in 1/2 to 1 cup of the chicken broth and stir well. It will thicken up quickly. Season with the spices listed above and stir again.
- Add in the potatoes and green beans and give it a good mix.
- Stir in the rest of the chicken broth and the smoked sausage. Mix well.
- Allow it to come to a boil. Put the lid on and reduce the heat to a simmer. Cook for 25-30 minutes or until the potatoes are tender. The sauce should be thickened up as well. Stir the bacon back in and season with salt and pepper if needed. Serve hot and enjoy!
Notes
For a Lighter Version: If you’re looking to make this dish a little lighter, you can swap out the smoked sausage for turkey sausage and use turkey bacon instead of pork bacon. You can also reduce the amount of oil used by skipping the bacon grease and sautéing the onions in olive oil.