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Spicy Green Beans with Bacon, Peppers and Onion

Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Keyword: bacon, easy recipe, green beans, onion, peppers, recipe, spicy
Servings: 6 Servings
Author: Country Girl

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 lbs green beans
  • 4-6 slices bacon cut into 1 inch pieces
  • 1/2 large red onion diced
  • 1 red pepper diced
  • 1 TBSP salted butter
  • 1 TBSP extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 tsp red pepper flakes
  • Salt to taste

Instructions

  • Slice your bacon into 1 inch pieces.
  • Place bacon into a large cast iron skillet to fry.
  • When bacon is done, add butter to the pan with the bacon. (Leave the bacon grease in there!)
  • When butter is melted, add the green beans, peppers and onions.
  • Drizzle olive oil over vegetables. Toss to coat everything evenly.
  • Sprinkle red pepper flakes and add salt to taste. Toss again to distribute the spice.
  • Cook over medium high heat, stirring frequently, for 5-10 minutes, until beans are tender crisp.