GREEN BEANS WITH BACON AND TOMATOES

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This recipe can easily be doubled or tripled to serve larger crowds. Garlic salt can be substituted for the seasoned salt if you like.-Cathy Bell, Joplin, Missouri

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 4h45m

Yield 12 servings (3/4 cup).

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

1 package (14 ounces) thick-sliced bacon strips, chopped
1 large red onion, chopped
2 packages (16 ounces each) frozen cut green beans
1 can (28 ounces) petite diced tomatoes, undrained
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
1 tablespoon seasoned pepper
1/2 teaspoon seasoned salt
1 can (16 ounces) red beans, rinsed and drained

Steps:

In a large skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until partially cooked but not crisp, stirring occasionally. Remove with a slotted spoon; drain on paper towels. Discard drippings, reserving 2 tablespoons. Add onion to drippings; cook and stir over medium-high heat until tender., In a 4- or 5-qt. slow cooker, combine green beans, tomatoes, brown sugar, pepper, salt, bacon and onion. Cook, covered, on low 4 hours. Stir in red beans. Cook until heated through, about 30 minutes longer.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 162 calories, Fat 7g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 11mg cholesterol, Sodium 538mg sodium, Carbohydrate 20g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 7g protein.