This Green Bean and Potatoes recipe is seriously delicious. It’s made with bacon, potatoes, green beans, and aromatic seasoning. It’s the perfect satiating side dish for gloomy days. Pair it with a protein entrée for a more filling meal.

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This green beans and potatoes side dish is filling, delicious, and easy to make. It also has minimal prep time and only requires a few kitchen utensils/appliances. Since this is a one-pot recipe, cleanup is a breeze.

If you have leftover green beans, consider creating one of the following dishes: Sheet Pan Chicken and Green Beans, Fresh Green Bean Casserole with Bacon, and Instant Pot Southern Green Beans.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

  • Full of flavor – Aromatics like minced garlic cloves, onion, and thyme help boost this green beans and potatoes recipe.
  • Simple – This dish only requires a Dutch oven and a stirring spoon.
  • Easy – This fresh green beans and potatoes recipe requires less than 10 ingredients (not including seasoning).
  • Bacon – The bacon in this recipe creates a richer flavor and boosts the protein.
  • Great for large families – This dish creates eight servings, making it a great option for large families or gatherings.
  • Perfect for meal prep – You can double or triple this recipe for easy meal prep. You can freeze leftovers in batches or servings for future meals.

Ingredients & Substitutions

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  • Kosher Salt: All of my recipes are tested with Morton kosher salt unless noted otherwise. It is the best salt for everyday cooking because of its size and flavor. If using table salt, the amount should be reduced. I highly recommend picking up some kosher next time you are at the store!
  • Red Potatoes: Russet or yellow potatoes will both work well for this green beans and potatoes dish.
  • Green Beans: If you’re short on time, you can turn this recipe into a can green beans and potatoes dish. For this recipe, you will need about 30 ounces of canned green beans to replace the fresh ones. You can also use frozen green beans if you’re in a pinch.

Complete list of ingredients and amounts is located on the recipe card below.

How to Make Green Beans & Potatoes

Quick Overview

  • Fry bacon.
  • Add onion and butter.
  • Add aromatics and seasoning.
  • Deglaze with chicken broth.
  • Boil.
  • Add potatoes and green beans.
  • Cover and reduce heat.

Step by Step Instructions

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Chop the bacon into even pieces/cubes before adding them to the pan.

Use a fork to check the tenderness of the potatoes/vegetables.

Step 1: In a heavy pot or Dutch oven, fry the bacon over medium heat, stirring occasionally for about 10 minutes.

Step 2: Add the onion and butter. Sauté for 8-10 minutes.

Step 3: Add the fresh garlic, granulated garlic, salt, paprika, thyme, and pepper. Cook for 2-3 minutes or until fragrant.

Step 4: Deglaze the pot with the chicken broth. Bring to a boil.

Step 5: Add the potatoes and green beans. Stir.

Step 6: Cover and reduce the heat to medium-low. Cook for 30-35 minutes or until the vegetables reach your desired tenderness. Add salt to taste.

Recipe Serving Suggestions

Garnish these green beans and potatoes with freshly grated parmesan cheese or a shake of hot sauce.

I love serving green beans and potatoes with a chicken, seafood, or fish entrée to create a well-balanced meal. Here are some ideas:

Expert Tips

  • Don’t skip the bacon. The bacon adds a good amount of flavor to this dish and makes it feel more decadent.
  • Use fresh green beans. Fresh green beans are best for this recipe since you can cook them to your desired tenderness.
  • Trim green beans. The end bits of green beans are challenging to eat, so it’s best to trim or snap them off before you use them in this green beans and potatoes dish.
  • Cook longer if desired. If you prefer softer veggies, you can cook this recipe for longer. You’ll need to periodically check the vegetables with a fork to see how tender they are.

Additions & Variations

  • Use sausage or ham instead of bacon – Sausage and ham both add a delicious flavor to the dish. If you don’t have bacon in your fridge, use one of these replacements instead.
  • Vegetarian – Simply skip the bacon and use vegetable broth instead of chicken stock to make green beans and potatoes without meat.
  • Slow cooker – You can also make this green beans and potatoes recipe in a slow cooker. Start by frying the bacon on high in the slow cooker. Then, follow the steps listed above. Once you cover the slow cooker, you can leave it on high for about four hours or low for about six hours (depending on the desired tenderness of the vegetables).
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Recipe FAQs

Can you eat green beans and potatoes together?

Yes, the flavors of green beans and potatoes mesh well together. This combination also works well with various seasoning mixtures. For example, green beans and potatoes also work well with Italian seasoning.

What meat goes with green beans and potatoes?

Bacon, sausage, or a ham hock all work well with green beans and potatoes. Ground turkey, beef, and chicken also pair well with this recipe.

How to cook beans and potatoes?

One of the best ways to cook green beans and potatoes is in a Dutch oven or pot on the stove. That way, you can check the potatoes are fully cooked more easily. However, you can also cook them in a slow cooker.

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Green Beans and Potatoes

5 from 16 votes
This Green Bean and Potatoes recipe is seriously delicious. It’s made with bacon, potatoes, green beans, and aromatic seasoning. It’s the perfect satiating side dish for gloomy days. Pair it with a protein entrée for a more filling meal.
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour
Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 8 people

Ingredients

  • 7-8 slices bacon, diced
  • 2 Tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1 yellow onion, diced
  • 7-8 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons granulated garlic
  • 1 teaspoons Morton kosher salt, smoked paprika, & thyme
  • freshly cracked black pepper
  • 1 14.5-ounce can chicken broth or stock
  • 1 1/2 pound red potatoes, washed & cut into 1-inch cubes*
  • 1 pound green beans, trimmed, & halved

Instructions 

  • In a heavy pot or Dutch oven, fry the bacon over medium heat, stirring occasionally for about 10 minutes.
    7-8 slices bacon, diced
  • Add the onion and butter. Sauté for 8-10 minutes.
    2 Tablespoons unsalted butter, 1 yellow onion, diced
  • Add the fresh garlic, granulated garlic, salt, paprika, thyme, and pepper. Cook for 2-3 minutes or until fragrant.
    7-8 cloves garlic, minced, 1 1/2 teaspoons granulated garlic, 1 teaspoons Morton kosher salt, smoked paprika, & thyme, freshly cracked black pepper
  • Deglaze the pot with the chicken broth. Bring to a boil.
    1 14.5-ounce can chicken broth or stock
  • Add the potatoes and green beans. Stir.
    1 1/2 pound red potatoes, washed & cut into 1-inch cubes*, 1 pound green beans, trimmed, & halved
  • Cover and reduce the heat to medium-low. Cook for 30-35 minutes or until the vegetables reach your desired tenderness. Add salt to taste.
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Notes

  • Kosher Salt: All of my recipes are tested with Morton kosher salt unless noted otherwise. It is the best salt for everyday cooking because of its size and flavor. If using table salt, the amount should be reduced. I highly recommend picking up some kosher next time you are at the store!
  • Red Potatoes: Russet or yellow potatoes will both work well for this green beans and potatoes dish.
  • Green Beans: If you’re short on time, you can turn this recipe into a can green beans and potatoes dish. For this recipe, you will need about 30 ounces of canned green beans to replace the fresh ones. You can also use frozen green beans if you’re in a pinch.
  • Don’t skip the bacon. The bacon adds a good amount of flavor to this dish and makes it feel more decadent.
  • Use fresh green beans. Fresh green beans are best for this recipe since you can cook them to your desired tenderness.
  • Trim green beans. The end bits of green beans are challenging to eat, so it’s best to trim or snap them off before you use them in this green beans and potatoes dish.
  • Cook longer if desired. If you prefer softer veggies, you can cook this recipe for longer. You’ll need to periodically check the vegetables with a fork to see how tender they are.
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Nutrition

Calories: 146kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 14mg | Sodium: 436mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 4g

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

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