Soy and Garlic Green Beans with Bacon and Caramelized Red Onions
Servings 4
Equipment
- Large skillet
- Large pot
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 2 tsp sugar
- 2 slices of bacon cooked & crumbled
- 1 tbsp of olive oil or bacon grease
- ¼ red onion sliced
- 1 clove of garlic minced
- ½ lb of green beans ends removed & cut in half
- Freshly cracked pepper to taste
Instructions
- Mix the soy sauce and the sugar in a small bowl and stir well; set aside.
- Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add the bacon and cook both sides until crispy. Remove from the pan and place on a paper towel to drain. Crumble the bacon, then set it aside.
- Remove all but 1 tablespoon of bacon grease from the skillet (or use the same amount of olive oil). Add the red onion and cook, stirring often, for 3-4 minutes.
- While the onion is cooking, boil some well-salted water in a large pot, then place the green beans into the boiling water. Cook for one minute, then drain.
- After the onion has cooked for 3-4 minutes, add the garlic to the onion and cook, stirring constantly for 1 minute.
- Add the cooked green beans to the onions and garlic, then cook for 2 minutes, stirring often.
- Stir the soy and sugar mixture really well, then add that to the skillet. Stir constantly for 1-2 minutes for the sauce to glaze the veggies; season with freshly cracked pepper to taste.
- Add the bacon and mix until well combined.
- Pour into a serving dish and serve. Enjoy.