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Crock Pot Green Beans makes a delicious side dish for any occasion. Simple seasoning gives fresh green beans so much flavor and the slow cooker does all the work.
Green Beans is one of my favorite side dish recipes. Making slow cooker green beans makes the perfect holiday side dish or for a weeknight meal. They cook soft, tender and full of flavor.
If your family loves green beans as much as mine, check out these recipes – Parmesan Roasted Green Beans, Fried Green Beans, Crock Pot Green Beans and Potatoes Recipe and Instant pot Green Beans and Bacon Recipe.
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Why We Love This Recipe
I love making this easy side dish recipe because of the simple ingredients and because they are budget friendly. Crockpot green beans can easily be prepared ahead of time and transported to your holiday potluck.
If you are looking for a side dish that taste amazing, this fresh green bean recipe is the one to make.
Ingredients
- Fresh Green Beans – Make sure to trim green beans to remove any damaged ends.
- Chicken Broth – If you are out, check out these Chicken broth substitutes.
- Bacon – If you want an easy way to cook bacon, you can make Cook Bacon in the Oven or make Air Fryer Bacon.
Scroll to the bottom for the full recipe and ingredients in the recipe card.
Variations Ideas
- Seasoning – We love the classic flavors of this recipe. Feel free to change the seasoning to what you prefer. For a hint of spice, add in a ¼ teaspoon of red pepper flakes. We have even added in a tablespoon of brown sugar of a hint of sweetness.
- Green Beans – Feel free to substitute the fresh green beans for canned green beans. The cooking time will vary so slow cook until the green beans are heated.
Step by Step Instructions
Step 1 – Place the trimmed green beans, diced onion, minced garlic, and cooked bacon in the crockpot.
Step 2 – In a separate bowl, mix together the chicken broth, olive oil, salt, black pepper, and dried thyme.
Step 3 – Pour the broth mixture over the green beans in the crockpot and stir to combine.
Step 4 – Cover the crockpot and cook on low for 4-5 hours or on high for 2-3 hours until the green beans are tender. Once the green beans are cooked to your desired tenderness, stir in the balsamic vinegar and butter.
- Step 5 – Let the green beans cook for an additional 15-20 minutes to allow the flavors to blend together.
- Step 6 – Once the green beans are nicely glazed and the flavors are well combined, switch off the crockpot.
- Step 7 – Transfer the green beans to a serving dish and serve hot.
Recipe Tips
- Cook on High – If you prefer to cook on high, cook for 2-3 hours. This is a great option if you are short on time.
- Cooking Time – Cook the green beans until your desired tenderness. Check the green beans periodically so they do not overcook.
Serving Suggestions
Green beans are a great addition to your Thanksgiving Dinner. They are easy to make and can be made for the holidays for a delicious side to any meal. Try them with these family favorite recipes.
Frequently Asked Questions
We like to cook the green beans on low for best results. But you can also cook on high just watch closely so the green beans do not get mushy.
No, there is no need to soak before placing in the slow cooker. We do recommend washing and trimming any damaged areas from the green beans.
Store the leftovers greens beans in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days.
Reheat the leftover green beans in the microwave, stovetop or oven depending on how much you have leftover.
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Crock Pot Green Beans
Ingredients
- 1.5 pounds fresh green beans trimmed
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 1/2 onion diced
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- 4 slices bacon cooked and chopped
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- 1 tablespoon butter
Instructions
- Place the trimmed green beans, diced onion, minced garlic, and cooked bacon in the crockpot.
- In a separate bowl, mix together the chicken broth, olive oil, salt, black pepper, and dried thyme.
- Pour the broth mixture over the green beans in the crockpot and stir to combine.
- Cover the crockpot and cook on low for 4-5 hours or until the green beans are tender.
- Once the green beans are cooked to your desired tenderness, stir in the balsamic vinegar and butter.
- Let the green beans cook for an additional 15-20 minutes to allow the flavors to blend together.
- Once the green beans are nicely glazed and the flavors are well combined, switch off the crockpot.
- Transfer the green beans to a serving dish and serve hot.
