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Delicious Southern Green Beans with Beef

Tender green beans simmer slowly with juicy beef, garlic, and savory spices to create a rich Southern comfort dish. The beans soak up all the delicious flavor while the beef becomes melt-in-your-mouth tender. A simple, hearty meal perfect for cozy family dinners.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Southern
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 lb fresh green beans trimmed
  • 1 lb beef stew meat cut into small cubes
  • 1 small onion chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 cups beef broth
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
Seasonings
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1/2 tsp paprika
  • 1/2 tsp onion powder
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder

Equipment

  • Large Pot

Method
 

  1. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the beef cubes and cook until browned on all sides.
  2. Add the chopped onion and minced garlic. Cook for about 3 minutes until the onion becomes soft and fragrant.
  3. Pour in the beef broth and bring the mixture to a light simmer.
  4. Add the trimmed green beans along with the salt, pepper, paprika, onion powder, and garlic powder.
  5. Stir everything well, reduce the heat to low, and cover the pot.
  6. Let the beans simmer for 35 to 40 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the beans are tender and the beef is juicy.
  7. Taste the broth and adjust seasoning if needed. Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving warm.

Notes

For extra smoky flavor, add chopped cooked bacon before simmering. This dish often tastes even better the next day after the flavors have had time to blend.