Smothered Green Beans

30 mins
Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Snip off the ends of the green beans and cut them in half.
  2. 2Add chopped bacon to a cast iron pot and cook until crispy.
  3. 3Remove bacon and add chopped Andouille sausage.
  4. 4Remove sausage once browned and add 2 tablespoons of all-purpose flour to the bacon grease to make a roux.
  5. 5After 3 minutes of stirring, add the chopped onion and minced garlic. Season with Cajun seasoning and deglaze the pan with homemade chicken stock.
  6. 6Add green beans and let them steam for about 10 minutes.
  7. 7Add the remaining chicken stock to almost cover the beans.
  8. 8Bring to a boil, reduce to a simmer, and simmer for 30 minutes. Season with additional Cajun seasoning and garlic herb seasoning.
  9. 9Add baby red potatoes and simmer for another 30 minutes or until potatoes are tender.
  10. 10Season with garlic salt and black pepper once the liquid has cooked down.
  11. 11Add crispy bacon and sausage back into the pot. Mix and serve as a side dish or over rice.

Ingredients

  • 1 bag green beans
  • 5 strips bacon
  • 1 link Andouille sausage
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1 onion
  • 1 minced garlic
  • 1 pinch Cajun seasoning
  • 1 cup homemade chicken stock
  • 1 cup baby red potatoes
  • 1 pinch garlic salt
  • 1 pinch black pepper

Equipment

cast iron potwooden spoonknifecutting board