Okay, here we go, let’s talk about how I made those killer crack green beans the other day.
So, I started with a bunch of fresh green beans. I think it was about a pound or so. First thing’s first, I washed them real good under cold water and snapped off the ends. You know, the usual drill. Some people like to cut them, but snapping them is just more fun, right?
Next, I grabbed a big skillet and fried up some bacon. Oh boy, the smell of bacon in the morning… or whenever you make this, it’s always a good time for bacon! I cooked it until it was nice and crispy, then I took it out of the pan and set it aside, but I kept all that glorious bacon grease in there. Don’t throw that gold away!
Toss the Green Beans into the Skillet
Now, I tossed the green beans into that same skillet with the bacon grease. I cooked them over medium heat, stirring them around every now and then. I wanted them to get a little bit of color and start to soften up. This took about, I don’t know, 5-7 minutes maybe?
Then came the fun part. I crumbled that crispy bacon I set aside earlier and tossed it in with the green beans. I also added a few cloves of minced garlic. I love garlic, so I might have gone a bit overboard, but hey, you do you.
Mix all the ingredients
- green beans
- bacon
- garlic
- soy sauce
- brown sugar
- red pepper flakes
I sprinkled in some brown sugar. Not too much, just enough to give it a little sweetness to balance out the salty bacon and savory garlic. Then, I drizzled in some soy sauce. This is where the “crack” part comes in, I guess. That salty, umami flavor really makes these beans addictive. Finally, I added a pinch of red pepper flakes, just for a little kick. You can skip this if you’re not into spicy stuff.
I stirred everything together, making sure the green beans were all coated in that delicious sauce. I let it cook for another minute or two, just to let all the flavors meld together. And that’s it! I took the skillet off the heat and served those bad boys up.
Man, I’m telling you, these green beans were a hit! They were savory, sweet, a little spicy, and just all-around delicious. They’re super easy to make, too. It’s the perfect side dish for just about any meal. Trust me, you gotta try this recipe. You won’t regret it!
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