Best German Style Beans Recipes

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GREEN BEANS GERMAN STYLE



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My mother-in-law introduced me to this quick down-home dish almost 50 years ago when I was a new bride. The tender green beans are topped with diced bacon and a classic sweet-sour glaze. Guests always ask for the recipe. -Vivian Steers, Central Islip, New York

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 35m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 pound fresh green beans, cut into 2-inch pieces
3 bacon strips, diced
1 medium onion, quartered and sliced
2 teaspoons cornstarch
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground mustard
1/2 cup water
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1 tablespoon cider vinegar

Steps:

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

Nutrition Facts : Calories 160 calories, Fat 10g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 11mg cholesterol, Sodium 280mg sodium, Carbohydrate 15g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

GERMAN-STYLE GREEN BEANS



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GRANDMOTHER often prepared her fresh green beans this way, and we much preferred them to plain buttered beans. This recipe goes back to before the 1920s and was a favorite dish of our family when I was growing up. -Lois Gelzer, Standish, Maine

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 4

1-1/2 pounds fresh green beans, cut into 1-inch pieces
6 bacon strips
1 large onion, chopped
Salt and pepper to taste

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 166 calories, Fat 13g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 15mg cholesterol, Sodium 172mg sodium, Carbohydrate 9g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

GERMAN-STYLE CABBAGE AND BEANS



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This is one of my greatest hits for a potluck dish at church suppers. If you use some red cabbage, it will have very festive colors, light pink with green. It looks so pretty. -Winifred Winch, Wetmore, Michigan

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 pound fresh green beans, cut into 1-1/2-inch pieces
3 bacon strips, cut into 1-inch pieces
1/2 cup cider vinegar
1/4 cup sugar
3 tablespoons chopped onion
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
3 cups shredded red cabbage

Steps:

  • Place 1 in. of water in a large saucepan; add beans. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 8-10 minutes or until crisp-tender. Drain and set aside., In a large skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp. Remove to paper towels; drain, reserving 2 tablespoons drippings. Add the vinegar, sugar, onion, salt and pepper to the drippings. Bring to a boil. , Add cabbage. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 5 minutes. Add beans; cook 3-5 minutes longer or until heated through. Stir in bacon.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 87 calories, Fat 1g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 3mg cholesterol, Sodium 284mg sodium, Carbohydrate 16g carbohydrate (12g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

GERMAN STYLE GREEN BEANS (GRUNE BOHNEN)



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Savory is essential for this recipe. In fact, Bohnenkraut is German for savory and translates to "bean-herb."

Provided by threeovens

Categories     Vegetable

Time 25m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 lb fresh green beans, washed and trimmed
1 beef bouillon cube
1 cup water
1 tablespoon butter
1 small bunch fresh savory, tied with kitchen string (for easy removal)
1 small bunch fresh parsley, chopped (optional)

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 62.8, Fat 3.1, SaturatedFat 1.9, Cholesterol 7.7, Sodium 181.3, Carbohydrate 8.3, Fiber 3.9, Sugar 1.7, Protein 2.2

GERMAN-STYLE BACON GREEN BEANS



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Make and share this German-Style Bacon Green Beans recipe from Food.com.

Provided by CookingONTheSide

Categories     Pork

Time 30m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 1/2 lbs fresh green beans, cut into 1 inch pieces
6 slices bacon, strips diced
1 large onion, chopped
salt, to taste
pepper, to taste

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



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This is a nice side dish to any German entree, especially pork. It can be made in the crockpot, or on the stovetop.

Provided by lazyme

Categories     Vegetable

Time 6h15m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 (14 ounce) cans green beans, with liquid
6 slices cooked bacon, reserve drippings
bacon drippings (optional)
6 tablespoons vinegar
6 tablespoons brown sugar

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.

ROSE MARY'S GERMAN STYLE GREEN BEANS



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This recipe is one of my family favorites, the sweet & sour tart flavors blended together with the smoky flavored bacon, I usually add additional bacon to this recipe. But I am giving you the recipe as it is written in my cookbook. It really is a comforting side dish. The green beans are just so tasty and delicious. This recipe...

Provided by Rose Mary Mogan

Categories     Vegetables

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 lb fresh green beans, cut into 2 inch pcs or 26 oz. frozen
6 slice bacon,diced ( i usually double the amount)
1 medium onion, sliced
4 tsp cornstarch
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp dry mustard
1 c water
2 Tbsp brown sugar
2 Tbsp apple cider vinegar

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.

GERMAN-STYLE GREEN BEANS



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This is a nice side dish to any German entree, especially pork. It can be made in the crock pot, or on the stovetop.

Provided by Vicki Butts (lazyme)

Categories     Vegetables

Time 6h15m

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 14-oz can(s) green beans, with liquid
6 slice bacon, cooked, reserve drippings
bacon drippings, optional
6 Tbsp vinegar
6 Tbsp brown sugar

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.

GREEN BEANS GERMAN STYLE



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Make and share this Green Beans German Style recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Kim19068

Categories     Pork

Time 50m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 lb fresh green beans, cut into 2 in pieces
3 slices bacon, diced
1 medium onion, quartered and sliced
2 teaspoons cornstarch
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground mustard
1/2 cup water
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1 tablespoon cider vinegar

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 BEANS



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Make and share this German Style Beans recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Leona

Categories     Vegetable

Time 10m

Yield 3 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

3 slices bacon
3 tablespoons chopped onions
16 ounces green beans (drained)
2 tablespoons vinegar
1 tablespoon sugar

Steps:

  • Fry bacon until crisp.
  • Drain and save approx 1 tbsp bacon drippings in skillet.
  • Add onion and sauté until tender.
  • Add beans. vinegar, and sugar.
  • Heat until hot.
  • Heat until hot.
  • Serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 172.9, Fat 10.4, SaturatedFat 3.4, Cholesterol 15.4, Sodium 198.4, Carbohydrate 16.1, Fiber 5.3, Sugar 6.8, Protein 5.5

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