Wash the beans, trim off the tops, and cut them into segments. Boil them in a large pot with salted water until tender, for about 8-10 minutes. Drain the water. Reserve about ½ cup of water. Keep them aside covered.
Meanwhile, peel the onion and garlic, and then finely dice them.
Dice tomatoes and bacon.
Use a deep pan to fry the bacon until slightly brown. Stir constantly until lightly browned. Remove and set the bacon aside, leaving the remaining bacon grease.
Add the diced onion and tomatoes, and cook them in the bacon grease for 2-3 minutes.
Transfer the beans to the pan, add the minced garlic and the water saved earlier, and mix.
Season with salt and pepper, and let the beans cook in the sauce for another 4-5 minutes. In the end, they should remain light in color and crispy.
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Notes
To achieve the desired texture of the green beans, cook them slightly less than your preferred doneness and adjust accordingly. It is recommended to undercook them slightly as they continue cooking with the tomato mixture.
For a slightly chunky texture, be careful not to overcook the tomatoes to the point of falling apart. Instead, aim for a consistency where there are still sizable chunks in the sauce, providing a pleasant texture and bursts of sweetness.
For a harmonious final dish, stir the mixture at the end before turning off the heat.
Nutrition
Nutrition Facts
Bill Miller's Green Bean Recipe
Amount per Serving
Calories
140
% Daily Value*
Fat
9
g
14
%
Saturated Fat
3
g
19
%
Trans Fat
0.03
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
2
g
Monounsaturated Fat
4
g
Cholesterol
14
mg
5
%
Sodium
389
mg
17
%
Potassium
391
mg
11
%
Carbohydrates
12
g
4
%
Fiber
4
g
17
%
Sugar
5
g
6
%
Protein
5
g
10
%
Vitamin A
1039
IU
21
%
Vitamin C
20
mg
24
%
Calcium
55
mg
6
%
Iron
1
mg
6
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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