German Style Green Beans Recipes

GERMAN GREEN BEANS

Steps:

• Fry the bacon in a large cast-iron skillet until crisp, then drain on paper towels, leaving the fat in the pan.
• Add the onion and cook until light golden and tender, then add the flour and stir, cooking for about 1 minute.
• Add the sugar, salt, pepper, bean liquid or water, and vinegar, stir, and bring to a rolling boil; Allow to boil for about 3 minutes to thicken the sauce. Add the bacon bits at this time.
• Add the green beans and cook until heated through, about 7--8 minutes.
• Transfer the beans and sauce to a serving bowl and top with crumbled bacon.

SOUTHERN GREEN BEANS

Steps:

• Place the chopped bacon in a skillet, and cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until evenly browned, 8 to 10 minutes. Drain the bacon pieces on a paper towel-lined plate.
• Melt the butter in a skillet with a lid over medium-low heat, and cook and stir the onion until translucent, about 5 minutes. Stir in the cooked bacon, green beans, potatoes, garlic, and chicken broth. Bring to a boil, cover, and simmer over low heat until the green beans are tender, about 10 minutes. Sprinkle with vinegar, salt, and pepper, and serve.

ROSE MARY'S GERMAN STYLE GREEN BEANS

Steps:

• 1. Place Green Beans in Sauce pan and cover with water; bring to a boil, and cook uncovered, until crisp tender, about 10 minutes. Drain & set aside.
• 2. Cook diced bacon in a skillet over medium heat, until crisp. I like to use a cast iron skillet. Drain on paper towel. Reserve about 2 tablespoons drippings;
• 3. Add sliced onions and cook until transparent & tender. Combine cornstarch,salt,mustard and water in a small bowl;stir until smooth. Pour into onions and bring to a boil;
• 4. Cook and stir about 2 minutes or until thickened. Stir in sugar and vinegar. Add green beans and heat through. Sprinkle with bacon. SERVE IMMEDIATELY WHILE STILL WARM.
• 5. PLEASE NOTE: If using frozen green beans, omit covering with water, and cook according to package directions in microwave.

GREEN BEANS GERMAN STYLE

Steps:

• Place beans in saucepan and cover with water,bring to a boil.Cook,uncovered for 8 to 10 minutes,drain and set aside.
• In a skillet,cook bacon over medium heat until crisp.Remove to paper towel. Drain,reserving 1 Tablespoon drippings.
• In the same skillet,saute onion on drippings until tender.
• In a small bowl,combine the cornstarch, mustard,and water until smooth. Stir in onion.Bring to a boil cook and stir for 1 to 2 minutes or until thickened.Stir in brown sugar and vinegar.Add the beans,heat through, top with bacon.

GERMAN STYLE GREEN BEANS (GRUNE BOHNEN)

Steps:

• Bring the water, beef bouillon, and butter to a boil in a large saucepan.
• Add the green beans and savory, making sure to loosely drape or tie the kitchen string to the handle of the pot so it does not burn and can easily be retrieved to remove the savory; cover and cook 10 - 15 minutes to desired tenderness.
• Remove savory, drain beans, and place in a serving dish.
• Garnish with parsley, if desired.

GERMAN-STYLE GREEN BEANS

Steps:

• Place all ingredients in a small crockpot including some of the bacon drippings (optional).
• Cook on low 6-8 hours.
• The longer the beans cook, the more flavorful they are.
• This recipe can easily be doubled.

GERMAN-STYLE BACON GREEN BEANS

Steps:

• Place beans in a saucepan and cover with water; bring to a boil.
• Reduce heat; cover and cook for 15-20 minutes or until tender.
• Meanwhile, in a skillet, cook bacon until crisp.
• Remove bacon and set aside.
• Saute onion in drippings until tender; remove with a slotted spoon.
• Drain beans; return to pan.
• Add onion, 1 tablespoon drippings, salt and pepper; heat through.
• Crumble the bacon; add to the beans and toss.
• Serve immediately.

GERMAN-STYLE GREEN BEANS

Steps:

• 1. Place all ingredients in a small crock pot including some of the bacon drippings (optional).
• 2. Cook on low 6-8 hours.
• 3. The longer the beans cook, the more flavorful they are.
• 4. This recipe can easily be doubled.

GRUENE BOHNEN (GERMAN GREEN BEANS)

Steps:

• In a large skillet, melt butter and saute onions and mushrooms until very tender.
• Whisk in flour and sugar and vinegar until blended well.
• Add parsley, half-n-half, and reserved bean liquid and whisk until blended.
• Cook until slightly thickened over medium heat.
• Stir in beans and sour cream (if using) and cook until heated through and just started to bubble-but DO NOT BOIL.
• Remove from heat and sprinkle bacon on top.

GERMAN GREEN BEANS

Steps:

• Cook beans in boiling salted water until just tender; drain reserving liquid. Cook bacon until crisp; drain, reserving fat.
• Return 2 tablespoons bacon fat to skillet. Blend in flour and sugar. Add vinegar and 1 cup bean liquid (adding water if necessary to make 1 cup). Cook, stirring constantly, until mixture is thickened and comes to a boil. Add onion, dill seeds, salt and pepper and cook for a minute or two.
• Combine green beans and potatoes in saucepan. Add sauce and heat just until potatoes and beans are hot, stirring occasionally.
• Serve at once, or keep warm in oven until mealtime. Spoon into serving dish and top with bacon.