Chipotle Green Beans With Bacon

(from saymyname’s recipe box)

Source: 2009 Christmas with Southern Living

Serves 6 people

Categories: Beans (Long), Side Dish

Ingredients

  • 8 slices bacon, chopped
  • 1/2 medium onion, chopped (about 1 1/4 c.)
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth
  • 1 teaspoon chopped canned chipotle peppers in adobo sauce
  • 2 teaspoons adobo sauce, from can
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 2 lbs fresh green beans, trimmed

Directions

  1. Heat a large skillet over medium heat; add bacon, and cook 8-9 minutes or until browned and crisp.

  2. Drain bacon on paper towels, reserving 2 tablespoons drippings in skillet.

  3. Saute onion in hot drippings 4-5 minutes or until browned.

  4. Stir in broth and next 4 ingredients.

  5. Add green beans; toss to coat.

  6. Cover and cook 14 minutes or until tender, stirring often.

  7. Transfer beans to a serving dish; top with bacon.

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