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Smothered Green Beans Recipe (Southern-Style, Rich & Savory)

By Matt Price

May 14, 2024, Updated Mar 18, 2026

Smothered Green Beans Recipe by Mr. Make It Happen

Why This Smothered Green Beans Recipe Is Southern Comfort Food at Its Best

Elevate Your Side Dish Game with Smothered Green Beans

As we navigate the vast landscape of culinary delights, it’s often the humble side dishes that steal the show, adding depth, flavor, and vibrancy to any meal. Among these unsung heroes, smothered green beans stand tall, offering a tantalizing combination of freshness, savory richness, and comforting warmth that elevates any dining experience. In this blog post, we delve into the art of smothered green beans and how you can incorporate this delicious dish into your culinary repertoire.

Today we are pulling out all the stops and elevating a somewhat “simple side dish”. I am using bacon and andouille sausage for this recipe but feel free to make any adjustments you see fit with your dietary needs. We are also using mini red potatoes – so really, this could be considered a full meal with all of the protein, veggies, and starch.

We are getting the party started with the cajun trinity (red bell pepper, green bell pepper, and onions). First, we begin by dicing the veggies, bacon, and sausage. Chop the bacon and sausage into bite-sized pieces.

Start by cooking your bacon first until crispy, and then add in your diced sausage and cook until golden brown. Once the sausage is cooked, add in the cajun trinity (red bell peppers, green bell peppers, and onions) and sweat the veggies for 2-3 minutes.

Making the Roux:

To make the roux, we are going to add in your 3 tbsps all-purpose flour and a tablespoon of butter (optional) as well as your preferred seasoning. In this case, we’re using my All-Purpose Seasoning, garlic powder, and smoked paprika.
Cook the roux for 3-4 minutes (keep stirring the entire time), add in the chicken broth, and bring to a boil.

After everything has come to a boil, add in your clean green beans and mini red potatoes. Cover with a lid and simmer for 15-20 minutes or until tender.
Season to taste and serve.

Conclusion

Smothered green beans are more than just a side dish — they’re a culinary masterpiece that celebrates the beauty of simplicity and flavor. Whether you’re hosting a dinner party or simply craving a taste of comfort, this delightful dish is sure to satisfy. So, why not elevate your side dish game and bring the magic of smothered green beans to your table today? Your taste buds will thank you! Looking for more? Try my potato salad.

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Smothered Green Beans

Matt Price

In this blog post, we delve into the art of smothered green beans and how you can incorporate this delicious dish into your culinary repertoire.

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Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Cook Time 20 minutes mins

Total Time 30 minutes mins

Course Appetizer, Side Dish

Cuisine American

Servings 8 people

Calories 368 kcal

Equipment

Dutch Oven or preferred skillet/pot

Ingredients

  

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Meat(s)

• ▢ 8-10 pieces of thick cut BACON

optional

• ▢ 8 oz. Andouille Sausage pork, beef, chicken, etc.

Vegetables

• ▢ 1 lb red potatoes
• ▢ 1.5-2 lbs fresh green beans

Produce

• ▢ 1 red bell pepper optional
• ▢ 1 green bell pepper optional
• ▢ 1 onion

Wet Ingredients

• ▢ 4 cups chicken broth
• ▢ 2-3 tbsps butter

Seasonings

• ▢ 1 tablespoon low sodium chicken base
• ▢ 1 tablespoon garlic powder
• ▢ AP seasoning smoked paprika
• ▢ 3 tbsps All-Purpose Flour

Instructions

 

• Dice the veggies and set aside while your protein cooks.
• Dice your andouille sausage and bacon into bite-sized pieces as well.
• Start by cooking your diced bacon first until almost crispy
• Add in your diced andouille sausage and cook until golden brown.
• Once the sausage is cooked, add in the cajun trinity (red bell pepper, green bell pepper, and onions) and sweat the veggies for 2-3 minutes.
• To make the roux, you're going to add in 3tbsps of all-purpose flour, a tablespoon of butter if you want, and seasoning.
• Cook the roux for 3-4 minutes and then add in the chicken broth.
• Bring to a boil and then add in your clean green beans and potatoes.
• Cover with a lid and simmer for 15-20 minutes or until tender.
• Season to taste and serve.

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Nutrition

Calories: 368kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 14gFat: 26gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 58mgSodium: 1094mgPotassium: 722mgFiber: 4gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 1227IUVitamin C: 47mgCalcium: 55mgIron: 2mg

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