Slow Cooker Green Beans

By VerneJ

Ingredients

• 8 thick-cut bacon slices divided
• 1 large yellow onion sliced
• 2 lb. fresh green beans trimmed
• 1/4 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth
• 2 1/2 tsp. kosher salt
• 1 tsp. black pepper
• 4 thyme springs

Details

Level of difficulty Average
Cost Average budget

Preparation

Step 1

Cut 6 of the bacon slices into 1/2-inch pieces. Cook, stirring often, in a large skillet over medium-high until crispy, about 8 minutes. Transfer to a plate lined with paper towels to drain; reserve drippings in skillet. Crumble cooked bacon, and set aside. Add onion to skillet; cook, stirring occasionally, until just tender, about 3 minutes. Stir in green beans; cook, stirring often, 2 minutes.

Step 2

Transfer green bean mixture to a 5-qt. slow cooker. Stir in broth, salt, pepper, thyme springs, and 2 uncooked bacon slices. Cover and cook on HIGH until beans are tender, about 3 hours. Discard bacon and thyme; top with crumbled cooked bacon,