🟢 Copycat Texas Roadhouse Green Beans (Full Detailed Recipe)
These green beans are slow-cooked, savory, buttery, and full of flavor, just like the famous Texas Roadhouse side dish. The secret is cooking them low and slow with bacon and broth so they become tender and rich.
🧾 Ingredients:
2 cans (14.5 oz each) green beans (Del Monte style), do NOT drain completely
1 cup chicken broth
4 slices bacon, chopped
2 tablespoons butter
1 small onion, finely chopped
2–3 cloves garlic, minced
½ teaspoon black pepper
¼ teaspoon salt (adjust to taste)
Optional: a pinch of sugar (Texas Roadhouse flavor secret 😉)
🍳 Instructions (Step by Step):
Cook the Bacon
In a large skillet or saucepan, cook the chopped bacon over medium heat until crispy.
Once done, remove the bacon and place it on paper towels, but leave the bacon grease in the pan.
Sauté the Onion
Add the chopped onion to the bacon grease.
Cook for about 4–5 minutes until soft and slightly golden.
This step adds a deep, savory flavor.
Add Garlic and Butter
Add the butter and minced garlic to the pan.
Stir for about 30 seconds until fragrant (don’t burn the garlic).
Add Green Beans
Pour the green beans into the pan, including a little bit of their liquid.
Stir well so they absorb all the flavors.
Pour in Chicken Broth
Add the chicken broth and mix gently.
Bring everything to a light simmer.
Seasoning
Add black pepper, salt, and a tiny pinch of sugar (optional but recommended).
Stir well.
Slow Cook (Very Important!)
Reduce heat to low, cover, and let cook for 30–45 minutes.
Stir occasionally.
The longer they cook, the better they taste.
Add Bacon Back
Add the crispy bacon back into the pot during the last 10 minutes of cooking.
Final Taste Check
Taste and adjust salt or pepper if needed.
The green beans should be very tender, glossy, and full of flavor.
🍽️ Serving Tips:
Serve hot as a side dish
Perfect with grilled chicken, steak, or mashed potatoes
Even better the next day 😍
